Jassica Lal Model n bartender shot dead in a bar in 1999

A young lady bartender ‘Jessica Lal’ was shot dead in a restaurant in Indian capital Delhi in 1999. Judicial proceeding is still in a process to proclaim its final verdict. Keeping apart all the controversies Delhi government had imposed a ban over carrying out the profession of bartendering by female in capital arguing it on the grounds that they needed to be protected from the bad behaviour of drunken men.

On 2007, Dec 6 Supreme court of India gave its final ruling i.e. Law of land that women can serve liquor in bars till late night. In a landmark ruling by the apex court, women can both serve and be served alcohol in India.

 In its ruling apex court not only granted this permission on the ground of equality and each individual, irrespective of gender, had a right to pursue his or her profession, but also reduced the age limit of bartenders from 25 to 21 years.

Some of the reactions are listed below,

• Female bartenders said the updating of the law was "long overdue".

• Women are just going to make for a better atmosphere in bars. There's no doubt about that
• Since the judgement I have been receiving lots of calls from hotels and bars looking for women bartenders. Right now women are a small part of our intake but I can see that going up to 30% pretty soon.
• I think what really needs to change is the industry's mindse. It is not enough for the law to change but the drinking culture has to become more sophisticated. We are some way behind Europe and the United States.
• Female Bartender are going to get Rs.50,000 per month
• This profession is not going to gain respect in middle class family, like doctor, engineers, computer programmer etc

  What is your reaction about this judgment?