It's been almost a month since the lockdown has been regulated in public interest, people are still now aware of what harm will it cause them because of the epidemic. In this hour of desperation the people of our country need to be aware of the regulatory orders relating to curb COVID-19 issued by the government, the local Police can book individuals as under:
1. U/S 188 IPC: Violation of order promulgated by Govt.
Cognizable, Bailable
2. U/S 269 IPC
Negligently doing any act known to be likely to spread infection of any disease dangerous to life
Imprisonment for 6 months or fine, or both.
Cognizable, Bailable
3. U/S 270 IPC
Malignantly doing any act known to be likely to spread infection of any disease dangerous to life
Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both
Cognizable, Bailable
4. U/S 271 IPC
Knowingly disobeying any quarantine rule, Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine, both Non-cognizable.
The above information must be circulated so that people become more aware of penal provisions and follow these orders strictly and take the regulations seriously.
