B.P. SHARMA vs U O I

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the age limit for renewal of identity cards for tourist guides as stipulated in the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Tourism, which originally set the limit at 60 years, later extended to 65 years. The Court found that the age restriction is reasonable given the physical demands of the profession, thus aligning with Article 14 of the Constitution regarding equality before the law. The appeals were dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision that the age limit does not violate any fundamental rights.