Delhi HC seeks DGCA response on alleged unauthorised relaxations to pilot fatigue rules amid IndiGo chaos
Amidst IndiGo flight disruptions,the Delhi High Court has sought a response from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) concerning a contempt petition filed by the Indian Pilots Guild (IPG). The pilots’ union alleges that the DGCA granted unauthorised extensions and relaxations to airlines regarding new pilot fatigue management rules (CAR 2024), thereby violating a prior commitment made to the court, as reported by news agency ANI.
Justice Amit Sharma issued notice to the aviation regulator and directed its top officials to file their replies. The court has scheduled the next hearing for 17 April 2026.
