NEW DELHI: Those flouting the law and ditching home quarantine can face up to six months in jail along with a fine, the health ministry said while asking people to strictly follow the advisories, protocols and guidelines.
“We have empowered states to use stringent provisions of the law to ensure people do not break quarantine and spread the disease. Observing quarantine and maintaining social distancing are crucial to managing this kind of infectious disease,” a health ministry official said.
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Under Section 10 of the Epidemic Disease Act and Section 10 of the Disaster Management Act, states have been empowered to take penal action with provisions of up to six months of