Flight Delays And Cancellations Row| Approach The High Court: Supreme Court Declines Plea Against IndiGo

Today, On 15th December, The Supreme Court declined to entertain a plea over IndiGo flight delays and cancellations, observing that parallel proceedings should be avoided. The Bench advised petitioners to approach the High Court first, leaving liberty to return later if aggrieved.

Unfair Airline Pricing: Supreme Court Issues Notice to Government, DGCA Over Airline Charges

The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Government and DGCA over rising airfares and hidden airline charges, seeking stricter regulations to protect passengers from unpredictable pricing, unfair baggage rules, and opaque airline practices across India.

[Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak] Parliament Passes New Bill to Replace 90-Year-Old Aircraft Act

Parliament approved the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024, updating the outdated Aircraft Act of 1934. This legislation enhances civil aviation regulations in India, extending authority to the DGCA and other bodies while implementing penalties for violations. Concerns regarding government control and arbitration authority were raised by PRS Legislative Research.

Delhi High Court Rules: DGCA Empowered to Act on Pilots Defaulting Mandatory Notice Period – Akasa Air Case Insights

The Delhi High Court has clarified that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) holds the authority to act against pilots who breach their contract, specifically in relation to the mandatory notice period before resignation. This decision came in response to a plea by budget airline Akasa Air, which faced the resignation of 43 of […]