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Delhi High Court Declines Immediate Relief to Çelebi in Security Clearance Case

The court upheld national security concerns while Çelebi argued the revocation was arbitrary and lacked due process; hearings to continue on May 21.

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Mukul Rohatgi, who appeared for Celebi, said public perception could not be a ground to take away the employment of 14,000 employees and Celebi was not a “rogue company” (Photo courtesy: celebiaviation.com)
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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.