Is dance bar legal in Maharashtra?

Maharashtra govt introduces new law Despite the SC verdict, the Maharashtra government refused to overturn the ban. In 2014, it amended Section 33A of the Maharashtra Police Act and imposed a total ban on dance bars on the argument that the bars were obscene and acted as pick-up points for vulnerable girls.

What was the feminist position on the ban on bar dancing in Maharashtra?

Women’s groups in Mumbai and from all over India strongly oppose the arbitrary ban on dance-bars in the state, which appears to have been made without considering the imminent and enormous implications on the lives and livelihoods of thousands of women employed in the bars.

Are dance bars allowed in Mumbai?

The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed dance bars to reopen in Mumbai — but imposed regulations such as barring CCTV surveillance inside them. It upheld the closing time of 11.30 pm for such bars. A QUICK RECAP: The Supreme Court has allowed dance bars to reopen in Mumbai, but has also imposed regulations.

Who stopped dance bar in Mumbai?

Dance bars were banned in the state of Maharashtra in August 2005, which was first struck down by the Bombay High Court on 12 April 2006, and the verdict was upheld by the Supreme Court in July 2013.

Why is the bar banned in dance?

The justification for ban, that is, protecting bar dancers and preventing their exploitation,came with an inherent assumption that the female dancers are vulnerable and need protection of the state.

Is dance bar banned in India?

Many were forced to resort to prostitution. However, many bars continued to operate illegally. The Supreme Court finally lifted the ban on dance bars in 2013 by upholding the Bombay High Court which said the same thing in 2006.

Are dance bars legal?

The apex court said the provision which mandated that dance bars should be located one kilometre away from religious places and educations institutions is “unconstitutional”. It also quashed the provision of the 2016 law which mandated that there must be a partition between bar rooms and the dance floor.

Is dance bars legal in India?

Is dance bars banned in India?

Is bar dancing legal?

The state government, intent on banning dance bars, again introduced a provision to ban dance performances, the operation of which was stayed by the SC. Nevertheless, the state government introduced an Act in 2016 to “prohibit performance of obscene dances and protect the dignity of women working therein”.

How many dance bars are there in Maharashtra?

It all started in 2005 when the government decided to ban dance bars, leading to the shutdown of as many as 700 dance bars across Maharashtra.