The Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to examine the feasibility of formulating a comprehensive policy and regulatory framework for homestays. According to reports, the court asks the government to consider how such a policy would cover the establishment, operation, and supervision of homestays. The order indicates that the current approach to regulating homestays may require clarification or more structured governance, prompting the court to seek an assessment of regulatory requirements and implementation feasibility. The court’s direction is aimed at enabling the government to develop a full-scale framework that can guide licensing or authorisation, standard-setting, and oversight mechanisms for homestay operators. The reports do not cite specific provisions of the proposed policy, nor do they detail any immediate changes to homestays’ functioning. The case proceeds with the government’s examination of how a regulatory structure could be designed and applied across the State, reflecting the court’s request for a broader review rather than a limited set of measures.