Maharashtra To Regulate Spas; No Objection To Cross-Gender Massages: AG To Bombay High Court

n March 21, 2025, the Maharashtra government informed the Bombay High Court about the formation of a 12-member committee tasked with creating guidelines for regulating spa and massage centers across the state. The government’s initiative follows concerns over the legality of these businesses and the protection of workers’ rights. The committee’s guidelines will cover important aspects such as licensing, operational standards, and sensitive issues like cross-gender massages to ensure that…