The Kerala High Court on November 3 is set to hear a plea that has challenged India's guidelines on airlines that permits them to set fares without regulatory oversight or transparency, resulting in “exploitative” airfares that affect Indians and migrant workers alike.

The petition, filed by Kerala Pravasi Association (KPA), a registered political party representing lakhs of expatriates and Indians, challenges the constitutional validity of Rule 135(1) of the Aircraft Rules, 1937, and addresses what the group terms as “exploitative pricing practices”.

The Kerala HC on November 3 will hear the closing arguments on the case, which was filed three years ago.

What does the plea say?

The petition contends that Rule 135(1) allows airlines to determine tariffs with no binding regulation, over

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