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Supreme Court asks Railways to reconsider term ‘second class passenger’: ‘Offensive to Constitution spirit’

From Hindustan Times · () English

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  • The Supreme Court urged Indian Railways to reconsider the use of the term 'second class passenger'.
  • The court found the term potentially offensive to the spirit of the Constitution.
  • The judgment also addressed the persistent issue of overcrowding on trains.

India's Supreme Court has called upon Indian Railways to re-evaluate the term 'second class passenger,' suggesting it may be inconsistent with the constitutional spirit. The court's directive highlights a sensitivity towards language used in public services and its potential implications.

This judicial review extends beyond terminology, as the Supreme Court's judgment also focused on the pervasive problem of overcrowding in trains. The bench described this issue as a "regular occurrence," indicating a systemic challenge that affects the travel experience of millions of passengers daily.

Offensive to Constitution spirit

— Supreme CourtThe court's description of the term 'second class passenger'.

The court's engagement with these issues signifies a broader concern for passenger welfare and the adherence to constitutional principles within the railway system. By questioning the terminology and addressing overcrowding, the judiciary aims to prompt reforms that align the railway services more closely with the values of equality and dignity enshrined in the Constitution.

a regular occurrence

— Supreme CourtThe bench's description of the problem of overcrowding in trains.
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