Former Akasa pilots challenge maintainability of lawsuits filed by airline

Former pilots of Akasa Air have contested the validity of lawsuits filed against them in the Bombay High Court for not meeting their contractual notice period obligations. The pilots contend that since their employment contracts were signed in Delhi, the case should fall under the jurisdiction of the Delhi High Court, as per media reports.

In contrast, Akasa points to a specific clause in the employment contracts stating that in the event of a dispute, the matter would be decided by the Bombay High Court. According to Indian law, the court under whose jurisdiction a contract was executed is empowered to handle contractual disputes, although this jurisdiction can change if both parties agree.