Maharashtra government approves new anti-spitting law: Reports

Spitting on the streets of Mumbai will soon be an expensive affair, with the Maharashtra government reportedly approving an anti-spitting law.

The anti-spitting law of the Maharashtra government combines monetary punishment with mandatory community service.

As per reports, a first-time offender caught spitting will have to shell out a Rs 1000 fee and take a day out to do social work at a public hospital or a government office.

Second time offenders will have to shell out Rs 3,000, plus go for three-day community service. And repeat offenders will have to pay Rs 5,000 and do five-days of community service.