The Supreme Court has backed late Air India pilot Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, stating “nobody can blame the pilot,” while hearing his father’s plea seeking an independent judicial probe into the tragic Ahmedabad plane crash that killed 260 people.
A PIL in the Madras High Court urges the creation of strict media guidelines for reporting aviation accidents. Filed by advocate M Pravin, it highlights issues of reputational harm to deceased pilots and emotional distress to families due to speculative media narratives. The case is set for hearing next week.
NALSA has launched a “Planecrash legal support helpdesk” in response to the Air India crash in Ahmedabad, providing legal aid and emotional support to affected families. Guided by Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice Surya Kant, the initiative addresses legal formalities and offers mental health assistance to help families cope with their loss.
The black box from the Air India Boeing 787-8 crash has been recovered, prompting an investigation under India’s Aircraft Accident Rules, 2017. The data will help determine accountability and adherence to aviation laws. The crash, involving 242 passengers, resulted in only one survivor, marking a significant aviation tragedy.
Two doctors have petitioned the Supreme Court for Rs 50 lakh compensation for families of BJMC doctors and students lost in the Air India flight AI-171 crash, emphasizing the tragedy as a significant loss to India’s healthcare future. They demand urgent action, fair compensation, and improvements in aviation safety, stressing that existing laws are inadequate.