Archive · 23 May 2025
Delhi High Court Reserves Order on Celebi's Security Clearance
Celebi, which operates at multiple airports in India, is fighting the government in court because the government took away their security clearance.
Celebi says the government didn't follow the rules.
The government says they did this because of national security concerns.
The company has been operating in India for 17 years, handling cargo and other services, and argues that they should have been given a chance to respond before their security clearance was revoked.
The court heard arguments from both sides and will make a decision later.
Delhi High Court reserved its verdict on a plea by Celebi challenging the revocation of its security clearance.
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Safety (BCAS) revoked the security clearance.
Celebi argued the revocation violated established procedures.
The government defended the decision, citing potential threats to civil aviation security.
The court heard arguments from both sides, including Celebi, which had been operating in India for 17 years.
- Who
- Celebi Airport Services India Pvt. Ltd., Celebi Delhi Cargo Terminal Management India Pvt. Ltd., and the Indian government (Bureau of Civil Aviation Security).
- What
- The Delhi High Court is reviewing Celebi's plea against the government's revocation of its security clearance.
- When
- The Delhi High Court reserved its order on May 23, 2025.
- Where
- Delhi High Court
- Why
- The government revoked Celebi's security clearance due to national security concerns related to potential threats to civil aviation security.
Celebi's Position
Government's Position
Legality of Revocation
Celebi's Position
The revocation violated established legal procedures and principles of natural justice.
Government's Position
The revocation was a necessary action due to potential threats to civil aviation security.
- Petitioners
- Celebi Airport Services India Pvt. Ltd. and Celebi Delhi Cargo Terminal Management India Pvt. Ltd.
- Action
- Revocation of Security Clearance
- Authority Issuing Revocation
- Bureau of Civil Aviation Safety (BCAS)
- Legal Framework
- Aircraft Security Rules
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Government Representative
- Solicitor General Tushar Mehta
Sources
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