Lawyer urges K’taka Govt to introduce Kerala-style law to curb illegal activities in beauty parlours
Mangaluru, Aug 21: Advocate Manoraj Rajiv has called for a Kerala-style law to regulate unisex beauty parlours, Ayurvedic centres, and similar establishments operating massage services under the pretext of providing beauty treatments. He made the remarks at a press conference held at the city’s Press Club on Thursday.
Speaking to the media, he said a formal request has been submitted to the Chief Minister, Law Minister, and opposition leaders through the District Commissioner. He stressed that elected representatives should take necessary action on this matter during the upcoming legislative session.
Advocate Manoraj highlighted complaints that some unisex beauty parlours are offering massages where young women provide services to men under the guise of treatments. He noted that apart from Kerala, there is no law in India defining how massages should be provided, the rules to be followed, or the standards for Ayurvedic centres.
As a result, police raids sometimes target women working in these establishments, affecting not just the employees but also customers and their families. He urged the Karnataka government to frame clear legislation to protect both employees and clients, and to curb illegal activities disguised as massage services.
He added that enacting such a law would serve as a deterrent against unlawful activities carried out under the pretext of massage services.
On another note, Advocate Manoraj stressed the need for a High Court bench in Dakshina Kannada district. He said establishing it would require at least 40 acres of land and around Rs 300 crore. Meanwhile, granting additional powers to senior judges in the District Court could allow many writ petitions to be resolved efficiently at the district level. He mentioned that a request regarding this matter has also been submitted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Law Minister, and opposition leaders.
Junior advocates Nandini Akhil, Roshni Swarbh, and Shishir Bhandari were also present at the press meet.
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Minor girl kidnapped and raped; main accused and two cafe owners held
Latur (PTI): A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped by an 18-year-old man in Latur, leading to the arrest of the main accused and owners of two cafes where the crime occurred on December 4, police said on Saturday.
Police traced the girl within hours of registering the complaint. The accused, identified as Rihan Gulab Shaikh, was arrested based on the girl's complaint. Two others are owners of two cafes where the crime occurred, police said.
Police registered a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), POCSO Act, and the Prevention of Atrocities Act, an official said.
