India's Jan Vishwas Bill Proposes Decriminalization, Stiffer Penalties, and Civic Fine Hikes
India's Jan Vishwas Bill proposes amendments to decriminalize minor offenses and introduce hefty penalties for land encroachment, while also setting significantly increased civic fines in Delhi for violations like unleashed dogs.
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Delhi civic fines set for overhaul; fines for dogs without leash set at Rs 1,000
Delhi is set to significantly increase penalties for various civic violations, including a jump from Rs 50 to Rs 1,000 for letting pet dogs roam unleashed in public. The Jan Vishwas Bill 2025 proposes higher fines for issues like cattle tethering, defacing house numbers, and sanitation offenses, aiming to rationalize penalties and decriminalize minor infractions.
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Read full article →Decriminalising minor offences to hefty penalties for land encroachment: Key amendments proposed in Jan Vishwas Bill
A total of 784 provisions are proposed for amendment, of which 717 will be decriminalised to promote ease of doing business.
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