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Supreme Court rejects IndiGo flight cancellations; Central government is responsible
Supreme Court rejects urgent hearing in IndiGo flight cancellation case
New Delhi, December 8, 2025: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to take urgent hearing in the case of flight cancellations by IndiGo Airlines, one of the country's leading airline providers. The decision was taken by a bench of Chief Justice Suryakant and Justice Jaymalya Bagchi on a petition filed regarding the inconvenience caused to lakhs of passengers at airports. The court clarified that there is no need for immediate intervention, saying that the Central government has already taken cognizance of the matter.
The matter began with the recent sudden flight cancellations by IndiGo. Passengers were inconvenienced immensely as around 2,500 flights were cancelled at major airports across the country. Many were stranded at airports while travelling for urgent medical treatment or important work. An angry lawyer had filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking a detailed report from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and an urgent hearing.
Commenting on this, the bench said, "We are aware of the difficulties of passengers. Lakhs of people are stranded at airports and they are facing a lot of trouble. However, the central government has taken cognizance of the matter and necessary action is being taken. We will monitor the situation. There is no need for an urgent hearing at present." Although this decision has shocked the petitioners, the court has put the responsibility on the center and the DGCA.
If we look into the root cause of this incident, the flight schedule of IndiGo was disrupted due to technical glitches and staff shortage. The company's cancellations that started on December 7 caused chaos at more than 50 airports across the country. Passengers have expressed their displeasure on social media, and some have also demanded compensation.
Speaking to the media, IndiGo Airlines apologized for the inconvenience caused to the passengers. The company spokesperson said, "We are working hard to resolve this technical issue. All flight schedules will be fully restored by December 10. The affected passengers will be provided with alternative flights and compensation." However, there is still mistrust among passengers, especially those who have suffered financial losses.
The case has raised questions about safety and accountability in the aviation sector. Commenting on this in Parliament, Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu said that the DGCA has recommended a fine and an investigation against IndiGo. "Passenger comfort is the priority. We will take a strict stand in this matter," he clarified.
Now, all eyes are on the next action by the central government and the DGCA. With a major company like IndiGo being hit like this, other airline providers will also have to be vigilant. For passengers, however, it has become a lesson in how important it is to plan your journey in advance.
Supreme Court rejects urgent hearing in IndiGo flight cancellation case
New Delhi, December 8, 2025: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to take urgent hearing in the case of flight cancellations by IndiGo Airlines, one of the country's leading airline providers. The decision was taken by a bench of Chief Justice Suryakant and Justice Jaymalya Bagchi on a petition filed regarding the inconvenience caused to lakhs of passengers at airports. The court clarified that there is no need for immediate intervention, saying that the Central government has already taken cognizance of the matter.
The matter began with the recent sudden flight cancellations by IndiGo. Passengers were inconvenienced immensely as around 2,500 flights were cancelled at major airports across the country. Many were stranded at airports while travelling for urgent medical treatment or important work. An angry lawyer had filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking a detailed report from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and an urgent hearing.
Commenting on this, the bench said, "We are aware of the difficulties of passengers. Lakhs of people are stranded at airports and they are facing a lot of trouble. However, the central government has taken cognizance of the matter and necessary action is being taken. We will monitor the situation. There is no need for an urgent hearing at present." Although this decision has shocked the petitioners, the court has put the responsibility on the center and the DGCA.
If we look into the root cause of this incident, the flight schedule of IndiGo was disrupted due to technical glitches and staff shortage. The company's cancellations that started on December 7 caused chaos at more than 50 airports across the country. Passengers have expressed their displeasure on social media, and some have also demanded compensation.
Speaking to the media, IndiGo Airlines apologized for the inconvenience caused to the passengers. The company spokesperson said, "We are working hard to resolve this technical issue. All flight schedules will be fully restored by December 10. The affected passengers will be provided with alternative flights and compensation." However, there is still mistrust among passengers, especially those who have suffered financial losses.
The case has raised questions about safety and accountability in the aviation sector. Commenting on this in Parliament, Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu said that the DGCA has recommended a fine and an investigation against IndiGo. "Passenger comfort is the priority. We will take a strict stand in this matter," he clarified.
Now, all eyes are on the next action by the central government and the DGCA. With a major company like IndiGo being hit like this, other airline providers will also have to be vigilant. For passengers, however, it has become a lesson in how important it is to plan your journey in advance.
New Delhi, December 8, 2025: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to take urgent hearing in the case of flight cancellations by IndiGo Airlines, one of the country's leading airline providers. The decision was taken by a bench of Chief Justice Suryakant and Justice Jaymalya Bagchi on a petition filed regarding the inconvenience caused to lakhs of passengers at airports. The court clarified that there is no need for immediate intervention, saying that the Central government has already taken cognizance of the matter.
The matter began with the recent sudden flight cancellations by IndiGo. Passengers were inconvenienced immensely as around 2,500 flights were cancelled at major airports across the country. Many were stranded at airports while travelling for urgent medical treatment or important work. An angry lawyer had filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking a detailed report from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and an urgent hearing.
Commenting on this, the bench said, "We are aware of the difficulties of passengers. Lakhs of people are stranded at airports and they are facing a lot of trouble. However, the central government has taken cognizance of the matter and necessary action is being taken. We will monitor the situation. There is no need for an urgent hearing at present." Although this decision has shocked the petitioners, the court has put the responsibility on the center and the DGCA.
If we look into the root cause of this incident, the flight schedule of IndiGo was disrupted due to technical glitches and staff shortage. The company's cancellations that started on December 7 caused chaos at more than 50 airports across the country. Passengers have expressed their displeasure on social media, and some have also demanded compensation.
Speaking to the media, IndiGo Airlines apologized for the inconvenience caused to the passengers. The company spokesperson said, "We are working hard to resolve this technical issue. All flight schedules will be fully restored by December 10. The affected passengers will be provided with alternative flights and compensation." However, there is still mistrust among passengers, especially those who have suffered financial losses.
The case has raised questions about safety and accountability in the aviation sector. Commenting on this in Parliament, Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu said that the DGCA has recommended a fine and an investigation against IndiGo. "Passenger comfort is the priority. We will take a strict stand in this matter," he clarified.
Now, all eyes are on the next action by the central government and the DGCA. With a major company like IndiGo being hit like this, other airline providers will also have to be vigilant. For passengers, however, it has become a lesson in how important it is to plan your journey in advance.
