United Air Travel Services Through Its ... vs Union Of India Ministry Of External ...

The Supreme Court addressed the disqualification of Private Tour Operators (PTOs) for Hajj registration in 2016, affirming the validity of the 'Policy for Private Tour Operators for Hajj 2013-2017' as established in Union of India v. Rafique Shaikh (2013) 4 SCC 699. The Court held that the PTOs must comply with the eligibility criteria set forth in the policy, which includes facilitating a minimum number of pilgrims. The communications rejecting the PTOs' applications were upheld, reinforcing the government's authority to enforce the policy's stipulations.