In Brief
The Federation and Association of Haj Group Organisers challenged the Haj Policy 2019-23, arguing that the prescribed turnover thresholds of Rs. 5 crores and Rs. 3 crores for category eligibility were unreasonably high and would force operators to inflate costs for pilgrims. They proposed a two-category system with lower thresholds. The Supreme Court held that judicial review of policy decisions is limited and will only intervene if a policy is unconstitutional, unlawful, or manifestly arbitrary. The Court found the Policy, formulated after expert study and stakeholder consultation, was not arbitrary. However, the Court directed reconsideration of one petitioner's case who suffered Government error in 2017."
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