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No 'maa-behen' abuses in this Indian village, offenders will be fined heavily

Kolgaon village in Maharashtra has imposed a Rs 500 fine for using abusive language targeting mothers or sisters, requiring digital evidence for enforcement. This initiative, born from a women's gram sabha, aims to foster respect and discourage casual insults. The village also introduced a Rs 100 fine for cleanliness violations.

10 Mar 2026 1:05 pm