Originally Posted by
oliver2002
The 14 day home quarantine is up to you, but not enforced by anyone. You are advised to stay home, but the local health authorities don't check if you do.
Violations of a quarantine requirement under the 1897 Epidemics Disease Act is punishable under IPC Section 188. Potential six months jail time, which isn’t as stringent as upper limit punishment for being a 420 violator.
Stay under quarantine as required — otherwise you are at risk of criminal punishment should the government authorities in India choose to pursue the matter.
Originally Posted by US State Department
Quarantine Information
Are U.S. citizens required to quarantine? Yes, all travelers entering India, including residents and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) card holders, are required to quarantine for 14 days unless an exemption is approved. In some cases, travelers may be asked to quarantine based on thermal and other testing conducted on symptomatic passengers. Some states require quarantine for all individuals arriving from outside their borders with no exemptions. During the 14-day quarantine period, travelers are not permitted to use any form of public transportation or appear in any public location.
https://in.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/