Maharashtra Police Act

Dance is an art: SC slams Maha for imposing preconditions on granting licences to dance bars

The SC said the condition for getting dance bar licence that dance area should be separate from restaurant presumes that performance would be "obscene".

Dance bars in Maharashtra to return after Supreme Court order? Let's not speak too soon

SC has stayed a state government law which imposed a ban on dance bars. However, given the convoluted history of dance bars, they may not return any time soon.

SC clears path for dance bars to re-open in Maharashtra, but tells cops to ensure 'no obscenity'

The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the operation of Maharashtra Police Act that prohibited dance performances at eating places, beer bars and restaurants.