The Competition Commission of India has taken cognizance of complaints against IndiGo following widespread flight delays and cancellations across several routes. The watchdog found competition law concerns at the preliminary stage and decided to proceed further under the Competition Act, 2002.
A pilots’ union told the Delhi High Court that DGCA ignored fatigue-rule timelines weeks before Indigo’s mass cancellations.
The plea warned that non-compliance “directly endanger passenger safety,” foreshadowing the crisis.
Today, On 8th December, IndiGo flight delays and cancellations have reached the Supreme Court, where a plea highlighted massive disruption for passengers nationwide. Calling it a serious matter, CJI Surya Kant noted that lakhs of people are stranded at airports and urgently need relief.
A letter has been submitted to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, urging the Supreme Court to take suo motu notice of the widespread cancellations of domestic flights that have severely disrupted air travel across the nation, affecting countless passengers.
Today, On 5th December, The DGCA has withdrawn its earlier rule that said “no leave shall be substituted for weekly rest”, giving airlines major relief in managing crew rosters. The revised order, issued on 5 December 2025, aims to ease operational disruptions.
The Delhi High Court asked the Federation of Indian Pilots to clearly show how the DGCA wilfully disobeyed its directions on implementing the new FDTL fatigue rules. The court said contempt cannot be considered without solid proof and gave time to submit earlier orders.
Supreme Court issues notices over repeated helicopter accidents on Char Dham Yatra routes, including Kedarnath. Petition cites five crashes since April, raising urgent safety concerns.
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.
A PIL filed in the Supreme Court after the Air India crash in Ahmedabad demands grounding of all Boeing aircraft. The petitioner seeks a full safety audit and insists planes fly only after passing inspection within two weeks.
Celebi has initiated lawsuits in the Bombay High Court following the Indian government’s cancellation of its security clearance and airport contracts, citing national security concerns. This action is part of broader legal challenges after similar issues arose in Delhi, significantly impacting Celebi’s operations in India amidst geopolitical tensions.
