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.
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.
Today, On 10th December, The Delhi High Court questioned the Centre over the IndiGo flight cancellations and the sudden spike in airfares, asking, “How were airlines allowed to overcharge?” The court said the situation “is harassment to passengers” and demanded accountability today.
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Today, On 5th December, The DGCA has withdrawn its earlier rule that said “no leave shall be substituted for weekly rest”, giving airlines major relief in managing crew rosters.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 Madras High Court commemorates its Madurai bench’s 20th anniversary today with CJI Chandrachud praising Madurai’s warmth amid a Microsoft outage. Justice R Mahadevan’s recent elevation to the Supreme Court is celebrated, alongside new initiatives such as e-seva kendras to enhance legal services in the southern districts. The event signifies a forward-looking approach to judicial service.
