FEDERATION HAJ PTOS OF INDIA vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court addressed the grievances of Private Tour Operators (PTOs) and Haj Group Organisers (HGOs) regarding the Haj Policy 2019-2023 formulated by the Government of India. The Court emphasized that the Haj Policy is a result of a bilateral agreement with Saudi Arabia, which limits the number of pilgrims from India. It held that the eligibility conditions for registration of PTOs and HGOs are within the government's purview to ensure the safety and smooth operation of the pilgrimage, thus dismissing the petitions challenging the policy.