Calcutta High Court says TTEs sell empty berths like vegetables in market, asks Railways to penalise offenders

The Calcutta High Court has criticized Ticketing Ticketing Agents (TTEs) for selling empty train berths as if they were market goods, highlighting a serious lapse in railway ticketing procedures. The court also lambasted the police for the multiple loopholes found in the investigation and prosecution of these cases. This ruling underscores the urgent need for tighter regulation and stricter penalties to curb this malpractice, ensuring fair access to train tickets for genuine passengers and preventing the exploitation of the railway system.