PTI, MUMBAI: After the Supreme Court’s verdict paving the way for reopening of dance bars in Maharashtra, the BJP-led state government is considering bringing an ordinance to stop their operations.
Stating that there can be “regulations” but not “total prohibition”, the SC Thursday set aside some provisions of a 2016 law imposing restrictions on licensing and functioning of dance bars.
Senior minister Sudhir Mungantiwar told PTI Friday that in order to protect the cultural fabric of the state, the state government is considering bringing an ordinance to stop dance bars from operating.
Mungantiwar said while the state government respects the apex court’s decision, it is firm on its stand that dance bars cannot be allowed to operate.
