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.