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 Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Union ministries and private ticketing entities, seeking responses on illegal ticket-selling practices. The petition calls for regulatory measures to oversee resale platforms and prevent black-marketing of concert tickets, particularly in relation to high-demand events, stressing the need for fair access to tickets.
A Public Interest Litigation filed in the Bombay High Court today (21st Oct) seeks guidelines to tackle black marketing and ticket scalping for major events, particularly concerning the Coldplay concert in Navi Mumbai. Advocate Amit Vyas’s petition highlights issues with ticket sales and urges compliance with consumer protection laws. The case will be heard on November 11.