Railways Act, 1989–Sec. 143–FIR for the offence–Quashed by High Court –Allegation of procuring and supply of the railway e-tickets for benefit–High Court made the distinction between procure and purchase–The tickets were not sold by the accused M, rather, the tickets were sold by IRCTC in name of passengers–It cannot be said that M was procuring the tickets–M was carrying on a business of procurement and supply of railway tickets without authorization of the Railways–Criminal proceedings against M need to be restored.
Inspector, Railway Protection Force, Kottayam vs. Mathew K Cherian & Anr. (SC)
₹52.00 ₹5.20
