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Delhi Shangri-La Washroom Row: What Does The Indian Sarais Act, 1867 Actually Say?

A viral video from Delhi has brought an unusual 159-year-old law back into the spotlight. A woman who allegedly claimed she was denied access to a washroom at the Shangri-La hotel sparked a debate on X over whether hotels can refuse washroom access to non-guests. During the discussion, some users cited the Indian Sarais Act, 1867, suggesting that the colonial-era legislation gives travellers a…

Free Press Journal 6/10/2026, 2:08:35 pm IST

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