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Is jaywalking illegal in India?

Partly. Jaywalking is restricted in India. No national law; some state police acts fine it Rs 100-500.

No national offence (Motor Vehicles Act silent). State police acts (Delhi s.28B, Bombay s.33B, Karnataka s.92G) treat it as obstruction, Rs 100-500, periodic drives only.

Source: State Police Acts; 360info

• India is one of 18 countries where jaywalking is banned, and 37 more restrict it.
• Its neighbours: banned in 0 of 6.
• In Asia: banned in 3 of 46 countries.

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