The government has created several guidelines to fight COVID-19, and the Mumbai Police have been taking action against citizens who have been breaking the rules such as not wearing masks at all times, and stepping out unnecessarily if living in containment zones. The police have been taking action under Section 188 of the IPC for breaking such rules.

They have registered a total number of 21,649 cases and filed a chargesheet in 5,092 cases. Until Friday, around 1,590 were convicted by various city courts. Those convicted have been fined Rs 3,000 each. If the accused is unable to pay the fine, they are then sentenced to 45 days imprisonment.