Delhi High Court To Hear Plea Challenging Ban On Cross-Gender Massage In Spas

Justice Rekha Palli asked the petitioner, Association of Wellness Ayurveda and Spa to file an additional affidavit listing its members. The Court also sought to know, if any, action has been taken against spas by authorities pursuant to the guidelines.

The Delhi High Court on Monday listed for September 20 for hearing a plea challenging guidelines banning cross-gender massage services in spas. Justice Rekha Palli asked the petitioner, Association of Wellness Ayurveda and Spa to file an additional affidavit listing its members. The Court also sought to know, if any, action has been taken against spas by authorities pursuant to the guidelines. The Delhi government counsel stated that the guidelines prohibiting cross-gender massages were yet notified as law. The Court was hearing a plea seeking to restrain Delhi Government from issuing any guidelines in respect to banning cross-gender massage or creating any separate portion for male and female members.