Telangana Assembly Passes Bill to Decriminalise Minor Offences

The Telangana Assembly has passed legislation to decriminalise minor offences as part of efforts to improve the ease of doing business in the state. The bill seeks to provide scope for compromise in certain offences to reduce legal disputes and lower litigation burden.

According to the Minister, the legislation also aims to improve transparency and regulatory efficiency while scrapping outdated and unnecessary laws. The move is intended to streamline regulatory frameworks and create a more business-friendly environment.