You better gulp it down or go to jail

It's an awesome move because unless and until strict action is taken against people, they will not stop spitting. People have a chalta hai attitude and think that authorities will not punish or fine them; therefore, putting them behind bars will not only make them realise the seriousness of their offence but also stop others too.      
–Nupur Biswas

There has to be some kind of penalty for dirtying any public premise; but you cannot really throw someone in prison for spitting. Monetary fine should be good enough. Also, what if the RPF misuses this power? Some kind of restrictions and guidance should be there so that a noble deed doesn't become a money making scheme.     
–Ankush Chibber

Many measures have been taken by the government to prohibit people from littering but to no success. This is because they weren't strict enough and the officials levy on situations to make money. So, if the officials on duty put their foot down to take action against the culprits then we can have a clean city.  
–Sarah Tharakan

It is a good move but what is more important is that whether they will be able to carry this off for long or not. Like the smoking ban, this can also be extremely useful as a law because people litter all over the city irrespective of what background they come from. More than the fine, people should be publicly humiliated.                              
–Priyanka Bedi

This is funny keeping in mind the Indian tendency to spit. Fine is a good idea, but I don't think it will work; people might follow it for the first few days and then again it will be forgotten. Jailing someone for spitting is not going to work as we don't have jails for a billion people, because almost half of the population of the country does that. Fining people can be used to create awareness but implementing it for long time is almost impossible.  
–Rohan D

Almost every building in India has spit stains. It may seem a little harsh for now but I think it's the best way to go about it. Although, the questions that remain unanswered are how well will this be implemented and whether the authorities themselves will follow what they preaches.  
 –Abhinay Khoparzi

Now people will think twice before spitting on railway stations. The move is revolutionary and will help authorities keep our stations hygienic. It is also appropriate because it is everyone's duty to keep the city clean and those who fail to do so should be fined. However, I do think that jailing someone for spitting is too harsh.         
–Jennifer Balsara

This is the only way Indians are going to listen. There have been many social messages on the ill-effects of spitting but nothing has been able to stop people from doing so. Therefore, such grave punishments will deter them in future. For example, fines levied on not wearing helmets for 2-wheelers has worked in the past.   
–Archit Sureka

This new directive by the Central Railway may just help to improve the hygiene condition at our railway stations. Still, it remains to be seen how effectively it is followed. There is always the possibility of this rule becoming an excuse for corrupt RPF personnel to fleece hapless commuters. The jail term, though, sounds a bit harsh and may not go down well with the people. 
–Sharang Limaye