Maha Govt To Withdraw Over 3 Lakh Cases Of Lockdown Violations

The Maharashtra government has announced a withdrawal of over 3.08 lakh cases registered against the violators of the COVID-19 lockdown norms. The cases were registered under Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code which provisions for six months imprisonment with fine, if the "Disobedience to order" causes damage to human life, health and safety. The restrictions were imposed by the state government on March 23, 2020, after the coronavirus outbreak.