The court observed that DJing is not a prohibited art form (Representational)
Drug Abuse Fears No Ground To Curb 5-Star Hotel Bar Hours: Kerala High Court
In short
The Kerala High Court ruled that fears of drug abuse do not serve as valid grounds to restrict the operating hours of bars located in five-star hotels. Addressing broader activities within these venues, the court also observed that disc jockeying, or DJing, is not a prohibited art form. This determination ensures that luxury establishments may operate without facing operational limits rooted solely in narcotics concerns.
Key points
- Five-star hotel bars cannot have their operational schedules restricted solely due to con…: Five-star hotel bars cannot have their operational schedules restricted solely due to concerns over drug abuse.
- Disc jockeying is legally recognized by the court as a permissible artistic activity with…: Disc jockeying is legally recognized by the court as a permissible artistic activity within the state.
- Regulatory bodies must demonstrate valid legal grounds rather than drug-related fears whe…: Regulatory bodies must demonstrate valid legal grounds rather than drug-related fears when attempting to curb hotel bar hours.