I'm planning to visit Delhi for the first time in years to see a friend - arriving in and leaving on Emirates.

It will be less than 72 hours.

I'm averse to spending such a ridiculous amount of money (£100) for a tourist visa. Could I utilise the Transit Visa (max 72 hours) to minimise this cost?

I am transitting in Delhi from Dubai to London.... Just in and out on Emirates. I cannot see anything written to prevent it. But I appreciate this is against the stated point (but hell, how many people need 72 hours to transit unless they are looking for a stopover in India?).

Bad idea people? Or allowable?