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december 2009

Supreme Court of India · 2009-12-08

Union Of India vs Shankar Lal Soni & Anr

Citation / case number
AIRONLINE 2009 SC 679
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Union Of India
Respondent
Shankar Lal Soni & Anr
Author
Harjit Singh Bedi
Bench
Harjit Singh Bedi, J.M. Panchal

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of conditions imposed by airlines and railways on concessional tickets for senior citizens, specifically criticizing the requirements of advance booking and minimum stay. The Court held that such conditions were unreasonable and directed the airlines and railways to provide concessions without these restrictions. The judgment also included directives for improving railway safety based on a public interest concern, thereby reinforcing the rights of senior citizens in accessing travel concessions.

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