Selling IRCTC Tickets for Profits Violates Railways Act : Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court held that booking and selling train tickets for commercial gain using the IRCTC website violates Section 143 of the Railways Act. Only railway servants or authorized agents can supply railway tickets.

A woman approached the court to quash charges against her for allegedly using multiple IRCTC profiles to book and resell tickets. Police seized e-tickets and devices from her travel agency.

She argued that booking for others is allowed, but the court noted IRCTC’s terms prohibit commercial resale.

Citing IRCTC’s terms, the court found a prima facie case and directed her to face trial.