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14 July 2026

Supreme Court on new aviation rules

The topic involves the implementation of a specific new legislation (Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024) and highlights the judicial oversight of executive rule-making processes, which is a relevant theme for GS2 governance and constitutional accountability.

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Notes

  • The Supreme Court has directed the Union government to submit the new aviation rules framed under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024.
  • The primary objective of these rules is to regulate volatile airfares and predatory pricing in the civil aviation sector.
  • The government stated that the regulations are finalized and are currently undergoing translation into official languages before being presented to Parliament.
  • A PIL petitioner argued that the 2024 Act mandates public consultation on draft rules prior to their tabling in Parliament.
  • The Supreme Court has granted the Centre two weeks to submit the draft rules in a sealed cover to address concerns regarding arbitrary pricing and ancillary charges during peak periods.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of public consultation in the rule-making process under delegated legislation, with reference to the recent judicial intervention regarding the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024. 150 words
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  2. The regulation of airfares in a liberalized aviation market involves balancing consumer protection with operational autonomy. Analyze the role of the judiciary in ensuring transparency and accountability in the formulation of public policy under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024, is primarily concerned with which of the following sectors?

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