Nokku kooli is banned, but some rare exceptions may occur. You've to keep in mind that it's the vestige of a system that empowered a huge number of people. It's dying off by itself since it's no more needed.
You wouldn't know this as someone who supports feudalism.
Oh no... A harassment news. I've lost the argument for sure now.
LOL... are you joking ? ........ Nokku Kooli is very much alive and well.
For others who do not know what it means, Kerala is the unique place in the world where people have to pay "protection money" to the workers so that the people who dole out the money can do the work themselves
This protection money a.k.a extortion is called "nokku kooli" i.e. money for just watching you work.
Here is the news that Even the Kerala High court has passed an order that his "Extortion money" will now be paid via a Bank
http://www.livelaw.in/nokku-kooli-i...linked-pan-card-must-kerala-hc-read-judgment/
And that news was no "Harassment news", its shows the status of "Night life" in kerala.
A 32 year old journalist walked 30 mins in the roads of Kochi (biggest city in Kerala) at 11 PM and she was scared out of her wits.
Her "Adventure" with Kerala men and its "culture" for just 30 minutes will showcase the real face of Kerala. '
Its about "Women Safety". Clearly that is of scant interest to you as a typical kerala man.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com...lk-at-night-in-kochi/articleshow/61674854.cms
On a Wednesday night at 11 pm, I mustered enough courage for the mission. The route was fixed — from my office at M G Road to my home in Kaloor. I wore a decent salwar and tied my hair neat in order not to be mistaken for a $-e-x worker — my friends had said this is what men assume when they spot a woman alone at night.
The following incidents takes place,
1. Men eating food and no women on the street. Men gwaking at her curiously.
2. security staffers of shops passing comments on what in the world was wrong with this woman!
3. Three men in their twenties started following her till she reached a well lit area.
4. A biker in a yellow shirt started following her.
5. Two more Bikes started following her.
6. In dark areas, vehicles slowed down and men Peeped out.
7. Cab drivers give indication to others by dimming lights.
8. Not a single cop was seen and NO ONE asked or offered to Help her.
All of this in just 30 minutes.