Revocation Of Security Clearance| Turkish Firm Celebi’s Plea Dismissed By Delhi High Court
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Right now, On seventh July, The Delhi Excessive Courtroom has dismissed Turkish firm Çelebi’s petition difficult the revocation of its safety clearance. The clearance was withdrawn after Turkey’s controversial remarks throughout India’s Operation Sindoor drew sharp criticism.
New Delhi: The Delhi Excessive Courtroom dismissed the petitions filed by the Turkish firm Celebi concerning the revocation of its safety clearance.
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) revoked this clearance on Might 15, shortly after Turkey expressed help for Pakistan throughout Operation Sindoor and criticized India’s strikes on terrorist camps within the neighbouring nation.
The Centre acknowledged on Might 19 that the choice was made within the curiosity of nationwide safety, citing sure inputs that advised persevering with the companies of the petitioner firms might pose dangers within the present circumstances.
Solicitor Normal Tushar Mehta, representing the central authority, defended the choice, highlighting an “unprecedented” risk to aviation safety.
Senior counsel Mukul Rohatgi, representing Celebi, argued that the Centre’s motion violated ideas of pure justice and didn’t adhere to the procedures outlined within the Plane Safety Guidelines.
He argued that the corporate has confronted extreme penalties with out ample rationalization concerning the explanations for such actions, which he claimed violates procedural protections outlined in Rule 12 of the Plane Guidelines, 2023. He asserted that the agency ought to have acquired correct discover earlier than dealing with these measures.
He acknowledged,
“The discover should specify the proposed punishment primarily based on the core info. It’s not an open-ended authority. Present written causes, not simply these stored in your thoughts,”
He contended that the Director Normal of BCAS ought to have granted the petitioners a listening to following a discover of the “proposed punishment” and offered causes for his or her actions.
Justice Sachin Datta had reserved the decision on Might 23 after listening to arguments within the case.
Celebi Airport Providers India Pvt Ltd and Celebi Delhi Cargo Terminal Administration India Pvt Ltd deal with floor operations and cargo terminal capabilities at a number of airports throughout the nation.
Celebi has been working in India’s aviation sector for over 15 years and has greater than 10,000 workers. It presents companies at 9 airports throughout the nation.
In gentle of the Might 15 revocation, the Delhi Worldwide Airport Restricted (DIAL) terminated its contracts with Celebi.
In Mumbai, the home operator Indothai has been appointed to take over the corporate’s floor dealing with companies.
Celebi has additionally filed a petition difficult these actions earlier than the Bombay Excessive Courtroom.
Senior Advocates Sandeep Sethi and Darpan Wadhwa, together with Advocate Ritu Bhalla (Companion) from Luthra & Luthra, represented Celebi.
Moreover, the Union authorities was represented by Solicitor Normal Mehta and Extra Solicitor Normal Chetan Sharma.
Case Title: CELEBI AIRPORT SERVICES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v/s UNION OF INDIA & ORS., W.P.(C) 6758/2025 and CM APPL.30662/2025
