Supreme Court Hears Plea Seeking Cap on Domestic Airfares During Diwali Season

A petitioner has asked the Supreme Court to cap domestic airfares, which he says have risen during the Diwali festive period. He argued before the court that ticket prices have been inflated by as much as 700 per cent compared with normal fares. The petition highlights concerns over the affordability of air travel during peak festive travel demand. The case draws attention to how seasonal surges in fares affect passengers across the country.