Supreme Court does not take up plea over alleged airfare surge

Economy · First reported 2 Nov, 08:48 · Updated 09:04

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A counsel told the Supreme Court that airfares had risen by as much as 700% and argued that the increase violated Article 14. Justice Vikram Nath replied, “Don’t travel by air. Next case,” and the court moved on without taking up the plea or passing an order.

Counsel alleged airfares had increased by as much as 700% and argued that air travel was an essential service and the rise violated Article 14.
Justice Vikram Nath replied, “Don’t travel by air. Next case,” and the court proceeded to another matter without taking up the plea or passing an order.
The report says new airfare rules allow government intervention in the public interest in extraordinary situations, and are due to apply from January 1, 2027.

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Key facts

Alleged airfare increase: Up to 700%, according to counsel
Judge named: Justice Vikram Nath
Court action: The court did not take up the plea at that stage and passed no order
Rules effective date: January 1, 2027