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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
DEVENDRA KUMAR UPADHYAYA, CJ, AMIT BORKAR, J.
Amit Vyas – Appellant
Versus
Union Of India – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
(PER AMIT BORKAR, J.)
1. The petitioner, invoking jurisdiction of this Court under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeks a writ of mandamus directing respondent Nos.1 to 3 to take cognizance of online ticketing scams and black marketing, and to frame effective and comprehensive laws, rules, and regulations to prevent the practices of ticket scalping, touting, and black marketing concerning the sale of tickets for ‘major events’. The petitioner further prays for the constitution of an expert committee to study and recommend measures to control and regulate the online sale of tickets for such events.
2. The petitioner specifically draws attention to substantial irregularities and illegalities alleged to have occurred in the online sale of tickets conducted on 22nd September 2024 for the concert “COLDPLAY: Music of the Spheres World Tour”, scheduled for January 2025. Based on these allegations, the petitioner seeks directions for reconvening the online sale of tickets, if necessary.
3. The petitioner is a practicing Advocate and claims locus standi by invoking the doctrine of public interest litigation to bring to light grievances impacting a large section of the publ
The court cannot compel legislative action or direct the creation of laws regarding online ticketing scams, as such matters fall within the exclusive domain of the legislature.
The prohibition on convenience fees for online tickets by government orders violates Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution, lacking statutory authority under the Maharashtra Entertainment Duty Act.
(1) Purchaser of a lottery ticket is a potential user and a service is being made available by selling agents in context of Competition Act, 2002.(2) Inclusive mentioning does not inhibit larger expa....
State-sponsored events necessitate lawful proceedings and appropriate oversight in inquiry to preserve public confidence and accountability.
(1) Right recognized in Article 19(1)(g) is not an unfettered right and State may impose reasonable restrictions on exercise of that right, in terms of Article 19(6) – Trade and business of operating....
The unauthorized sale of e-tickets through online platforms is prohibited under Section 143 of the Railways Act, covering both physical and online ticket sales.
A proceeding under Article 131 cannot be likened to a civil suit under CPC; it requires a liberal interpretation based on whether a legal right is at stake.
A writ petition against a private body like the Guild is not maintainable as it does not perform public functions akin to the State, and the petitioners have alternative avenues for their expression.
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