The Supreme Court tells the Indian Railways that it is not acceptable to refer to passengers as “second-class.” In its observations, the court links such language to the history of class divisions in India and says the wording is offensive to the spirit of the Constitution. The court’s remarks are directed at the manner in which the railways describe or categorize passengers, indicating that discriminatory terminology should not be used. While the reports focus on the court’s language and constitutional framing, they also reflect the court’s broader concern about equality and dignity in public services. The court’s position is that even references or labels that imply ranking among passengers can reinforce social divisions, which the Constitution seeks to prevent. The statements are presented as guidance to the railways on terminology, rather than as a decision on railway policy details. Overall, the sources agree that the court’s intervention centers on the constitutionality and acceptability of using “second-class” as a label for passengers.