New Delhi, Oct. 12 -- The Kerala High Court on November 3 is set to hear a plea that has challenged India's guidelines on airlines that permits them to set fares without regulatory oversight or transparency, resulting in "exploitative" airfares that affect Indians and migrant workers alike.

The petition, filed by Kerala Pravasi Association (KPA), a registered political party representing lakhs of expatriates and Indians, challenges the constitutional validity of Rule 135(1) of the Aircraft Rules, 1937, and addresses what the group terms as "exploitative pricing practices".

The petition argues that the current system violates fundamental rights under Articles 14, 19, and 21.

The Kerala HC on November 3 will hear the closing arguments on...