Overview
- The Delhi High Court refrained from granting immediate relief to Turkish firm Çelebi, citing national security concerns presented by the Indian government.
- Solicitor General Tushar Mehta emphasized that the government had actionable inputs indicating potential risks in allowing Çelebi to continue operations.
- Çelebi’s counsel argued the revocation was vague, lacked specific justification, and violated principles of natural justice by not providing prior notice or a hearing.
- The revocation, which halted operations at nine major airports, followed Turkey’s diplomatic support for Pakistan during recent tensions with India.
- Interim ground handling providers have been appointed to ensure service continuity, with discussions underway to absorb Çelebi’s 3,800 affected employees.