SHORT ANSWER:
The fine for smoking in a public place in India is ₹200.
DETAILS:
- This penalty is under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act, 2003 (COTPA).
- Smoking is prohibited in public places to protect non-smokers from secondhand smoke.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Repeat offenders may face higher fines or legal action.
SOURCE:
- Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act, 2003 (COTPA)
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