SC asks Centre to place on record new aviation rules to regulate volatile airfares
The Supreme Court of India has directed the Union government to submit draft aviation rules regarding airfare regulation in a sealed cover within two weeks. The court intervened following a public interest litigation seeking to curb predatory pricing in the civil aviation sector.
Why it matters
This legal action addresses consumer concerns regarding volatile airfares and sets a precedent for government regulation of pricing in the aviation industry.
The Supreme Court on Monday (July 13, 2026) asked the Union government to place on record the new aviation rules framed under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024 to regulate volatile airfares and predatory pricing in civil aviation. The court was informed that the regulations have already been finalised, and were currently being translated into Hindi and other official languages before they are tabled in Parliament.
The report neutrally summarizes court proceedings and the arguments presented by both the government and the petitioner.
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