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Introduction: IndiGo Faces Unprecedented Operational Disruption India’s largest airline, IndiGo, has been at the center of a massive operational crisis since December 2, resulting in nearly 5,000 flight cancellations across major airports, including Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. In response, the airline’s Chairman, Vikram Singh Mehta, released a public statement dismissing allegations that the crisis was “engineered” or that IndiGo attempted to influence government rules. This article examines the factual developments, the legal and regulatory framework governing such disruptions, relevant constitutional and statutory provisions, and applicable judicial precedents. Allegations Against IndiGo and the Chairman’s Response Chairman Denies Claims of “Engineering a Crisis” Vikram Singh Mehta stated that while there has been “fair criticism” regarding passenger inconvenience and operational mismanagement, allegations such as: engineering the crisis influencing government rules ...

  Rising Concerns After Air India AI-171 Crash Following the tragic crash of Air India’s AI-171 at Ahmedabad Airport , which resulted in multiple casualties and injuries, serious concerns have resurfaced about the current state of aviation safety in India. The crash has catalyzed a response from lawmakers, regulators, and aviation operators alike, highlighting the urgent need to reassess the robustness of India’s civil aviation safety framework. Full-Day Parliamentary Session Scheduled The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism, and Culture , led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Jha , has scheduled a full-day session to specifically deliberate on aviation safety and security . This meeting, to be held on Wednesday , will focus on evaluating India’s existing aviation protocols in light of recent safety lapses. Who Will Be Present? The session will bring together an array of critical stakeholders, including: Members from both Houses of Parliament Officials from the ...