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december 2009

Supreme Court of India · 2009-12-08

UNION OF INDIA vs SHANKAR LAL SONI

Citation / case number
SC 2005/15771
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
UNION OF INDIA
Respondent
SHANKAR LAL SONI
Author
S.K. Keshote
Bench
HARJIT SINGH BEDI,J.M. PANCHAL, , ,

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of unreasonable conditions imposed by airlines on senior citizens seeking concessional tickets, specifically criticizing the requirements of booking tickets seven days in advance and a minimum two-night stay at the destination. The Court held that such conditions were unjustified and directed the airlines to provide concessions without these stipulations. Additionally, the Court upheld the directions regarding railway ticketing practices and safety measures for individuals living near railway tracks, emphasizing the need for reasonable access to concessions for senior citizens under Article 21.

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