No signs of affection allowed in public in Goa, India...

crvlvr · Oct 25th, 2005, 01:19

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A local police came to us and told us in Konkani to stop it.

Kohinoor, how did you understand what the cops were telling you?

passingby · Oct 25th, 2005, 02:21

this thread is interesting...

once in Goa, I saw an Indian couple bathing in the ocean. The woman was topless and the man was holding her in the water and was kissing her. I was very perplexed to see this kind of behavior from an Indian couple as I know they are very reserved.

In Calengute I also saw Indian couples lying down on the beach and the men being affectionate with their wives. The men had their hands on the women bodies.

So I am not really sure why would you have had a hard time in Goa being affectionate in public.

In India sometimes I would see young couples being rather affectionate in public parks. They were holding hands and sometimes kissing.

I tend to think that Indian people sometimes pick on tourists just for the heck of it.

crvlvr · Oct 25th, 2005, 02:26

kohinnor's story sounds a little odd. I agree with Passingby.. may be the cops were picking on the tourist to see if they could make a quick buck. But given that the man was local, it becomes really intriguing.

GoanCanuck · Oct 25th, 2005, 02:48

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Originally Posted by kohinoor

Good to know that.

But what does the law really say about this sitting comfortably (with your clothes on!)?

Is there any other surprises to come with the law?

The law in India is very ambiguous when it comes to public indecency/mischief. Even whistling at a girl who is passing by can lead to a charge of eve-teasing. Two constables were charged for making vulgar comments at a woman in a cafe in Panjim.

Merchant · Oct 25th, 2005, 03:28

It's the "slippery slope" argument. If the cops let couples lie head-in-lap, it's a straight shot to full-bore intercourse! Young couples from all over Goa will descend on that beach as the new make-out haven, where the cops will permit any lacivious behavior. Right-thinking pillars of society will be scandalized, and a kerfuffle will ensue. The chief of police will have a huge nightmare on his hands, calls from the CM, the newspapers, All India Radio, and all that, so it's just easier to have his guys ask you and your partner to stop canoodling.

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Oct 25th, 2005, 02:21	#17
passingby Account Closed Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 436	this thread is interesting... once in Goa, I saw an Indian couple bathing in the ocean. The woman was topless and the man was holding her in the water and was kissing her. I was very perplexed to see this kind of behavior from an Indian couple as I know they are very reserved. In Calengute I also saw Indian couples lying down on the beach and the men being affectionate with their wives. The men had their hands on the women bodies. So I am not really sure why would you have had a hard time in Goa being affectionate in public. In India sometimes I would see young couples being rather affectionate in public parks. They were holding hands and sometimes kissing. I tend to think that Indian people sometimes pick on tourists just for the heck of it.

Oct 25th, 2005, 02:26	#18
crvlvr Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hollywood Posts: 4,498	kohinnor's story sounds a little odd. I agree with Passingby.. may be the cops were picking on the tourist to see if they could make a quick buck. But given that the man was local, it becomes really intriguing.

Oct 25th, 2005, 03:28	#20
Merchant Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,096	It's the "slippery slope" argument. If the cops let couples lie head-in-lap, it's a straight shot to full-bore intercourse! Young couples from all over Goa will descend on that beach as the new make-out haven, where the cops will permit any lacivious behavior. Right-thinking pillars of society will be scandalized, and a kerfuffle will ensue. The chief of police will have a huge nightmare on his hands, calls from the CM, the newspapers, All India Radio, and all that, so it's just easier to have his guys ask you and your partner to stop canoodling.

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