Why is it in news?
- The Supreme Court partially upheld the Maharashtra government’s 2016 law on dance bars, even as it relaxed and modified a number of rules.
SC guidelines
- The apex court set aside the condition to mandatorily install CCTV cameras in dance bars, saying it violates privacy.
- SC also said the rule of giving licence to open a dance bar on the basis of a person’s good character was “vague”.
- Further, the top court quashed the rule that made it mandatory to segregate the dancing stage from the area where drinks are served.
- However, it upheld the condition of allowing dance bars in Maharashtra to stay open from 6 pm to 11.30 pm, reported news agency PTI.
- The court also allowed payment of tips to performers in dance bars, but said no to showering of currency notes or coins on dancers.
- SC also did away with the provision mandating that Maharashtra’s dance bars should be 1 km away from religious places and educational institutions.
Source
The Hindu