Coldplay concert ticket drama: PIL filed in Bombay High Court, here's what petitioner is demanding
Bombay High Court seeking stringent guidelines to prevent black marketing and ticket scalping for major events. This follows concerns raised about irregularities in the sale of tickets for Coldplay's upcoming concert in Navi Mumbai, scheduled for January 2025. The petition, brought by advocate Amit Vyas, was mentioned for urgent hearing before a division bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Amit Borkar on Monday.
Concerns over ticket sale irregularities
The PIL alleges that the online ticketing process for major events, including concerts and live shows, is plagued by irregularities. Vyas pointed to the ticket sale for Coldplay’s concert on the BookMyShow platform as a recent example. He claimed that tickets were sold out within minutes of being made available, yet were later found listed on secondary websites at inflated prices.
An advocate representing Vyas informed the court that several secondary websites are still selling Coldplay concert tickets at exorbitant prices, raising concerns of unfair practices. The court noted that a police inquiry is underway and has scheduled the next hearing for November, following the Diwali vacation.
Call for regulation of ticketing practices
The petition seeks clear guidelines to curb black marketing and the resale of tickets at inflated prices. It highlights similar irregularities in ticket sales for other high-profile events, including Indian Premier League (IPL) matches, the 2023 Cricket World Cup, and concerts by artists such as Taylor Swift and Diljit
