The Maharashtra Prohibition of Obscene Dance in Hotels, Restaurants and Bar Rooms
Author
Bare Act
Year
2026 (Updated with the Maharashtra Amendment Act, 2026)
Why Choose This Book?
This updated edition is an essential reference on the law regulating dance performances in hotels, restaurants, and bar rooms in Maharashtra. It incorporates the Maharashtra Prohibition of Obscene Dance in Hotels, Restaurants and Bar Rooms and Protection of Dignity of Women (Working Therein) (Amendment) Act, 2026, the corresponding Rules, and the landmark Supreme Court judgment in Indian Hotel and Restaurant Association (AHAR) & Anr. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors. It is a valuable resource for advocates, hotel and restaurant owners, licensing authorities, police officers, and legal researchers.
About the Book
This publication contains the Maharashtra Prohibition of Obscene Dance in Hotels, Restaurants and Bar Rooms and Protection of Dignity of Women (Working Therein) Act, 2016 (Mah. Act No. XII of 2016), updated by the Amendment Act, 2026 (Mah. Act No. 36 of 2026) dated 22 July 2026. It also includes the Rules, 2016 and the important Supreme Court judgment in Indian Hotel and Restaurant Association (AHAR) & Anr. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors. The book is particularly useful for understanding licensing requirements, regulatory compliance, restrictions on dance performances, protection of women employees, and judicial interpretation of the legislation.
Related Subjects
- Maharashtra Laws
- Criminal Law
- Entertainment & Licensing Laws
- Police Laws
- Hospitality Law
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Caveat Legalis
This publication includes amendments up to 22 July 2026. Readers should verify any subsequent amendments, notifications, or judicial decisions before relying upon the text for legal or regulatory purposes.
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