The Bombay High Court Today (Jan 10) dismissed a PIL seeking stricter measures to combat ticket scalping and black marketing, an issue highlighted by the controversy surrounding Coldplay concert tickets. Filed by lawyer Amit Vyas, the plea alleged unfair practices like bot-based bulk buying, inflated resale prices, and potential organizer involvement. The Court directed Vyas to approach the State government for policy solutions, while platforms like BookMyShow face public backlash over mishandled ticket sales.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court Today (Dec 18) was informed that the noise levels at singer Diljit Dosanjh’s recent concert in Chandigarh exceeded the limits prescribed under Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules. A PIL had been moved before the Court last week raising concerns about traffic management, crowd control and security measures at Dosanjh’s December 14 concert.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court Today (Dec 13) permitted Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh to go ahead with his concert in Chandigarh on Saturday. A Bench of Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Anil Kshetarpal, however, directed that the concert organizers to abide by the Noise Pollution (Control and Regulation) Rules. A PIL was moved before the High Court seeking directions to the Chandigarh Administration for a detailed report on traffic management, crowd control and security measures for Dosanjh’s concert on December 14.