Supreme Court Refuses Urgent Hearing on 700% Airfare Hike, Tells Petitioner Don’t Travel by Air

Supreme Court Refuses Urgent Hearing on 700% Airfare Hike, Tells Petitioner Don't Travel by Air

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed an urgent hearing request for a petition challenging a steep 700 percent increase in domestic airfares during the Diwali festive season, with Justice Vikram Nath telling the counsel simply, “Don’t travel by air.” Supreme Court Exchange Over Festival Airfare Surges The sharp exchange occurred when an advocate mentioned the … Read more