The Supreme Court of India asked the Centre to rationalise airfares after the Bench noted airlines charge widely different prices on the same route, telling Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to give people relief from such discrepancies.
The Supreme Court asked the Centre to file an affidavit on a plea seeking regulatory guidelines to control unpredictable fluctuations in airfare. The bench questioned the delay, stating, “What is this? What prevents you from filing an affidavit.”
Amit Vyas, representing Coldplay fans in India, has filed a criminal complaint with Mumbai’s Economic Offences Wing against BookMyShow and Live Nation, alleging ticketing fraud for the band’s upcoming concerts. He claims unethical practices and manipulation enabled ticket bots to thrive, depriving genuine fans of access and leading to inflated resale prices.
