PIL challenging free travel for women in KSRTC ordinary buses: High Court reserves matter for orders (opens original article in a new tab)

A PIL challenging Kerala's free travel scheme for women and transgender persons on KSRTC buses was reserved for orders by the High Court, with the petitioner arguing it violates constitutional rights and the government defending it as a welfare measure.

• Kerala High Court reserved orders on a PIL challenging the Priyadarshini free travel scheme for women and transgender persons in KSRTC ordinary buses.
• The petitioner argued the scheme violates constitutional rights to equality and non-discrimination, citing lack of study and high annual cost of ₹800 crore.
• The government defended the scheme as a welfare measure to empower women and improve mobility, referencing similar initiatives in other states.