Archive · 24 May 2025
Delhi High Court Reserves Order on Celebi Security Clearance
Imagine a company called Celebi that helps with airport security.
The government took away their permission to do this, saying it was for national security.
Celebi said that wasn't fair because they weren't told why or given a chance to explain.
They also pointed out that the government has specific rules about this, and those rules weren't followed.
A judge listened to both sides and now has to decide if the government acted correctly.
Celebi wants to know what they are accused of before the judge looks at any secret information.
The judge is expected to make a decision later, after considering all the arguments.
Delhi High Court reserved judgment on Celebi's security clearance withdrawal.
The Centre's Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) withdrew the security authorization of Celebi.
Celebi argued the decision violated principles of natural justice.
The cancellation followed Operation Sindoor and Pakistan's retaliation.
The court requested all parties to submit written statements.
- Who
- Celebi Airport Services Private Ltd and the Centre's Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS).
- What
- Delhi High Court reserved judgment on Celebi's security clearance withdrawal.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Delhi High Court.
- Why
- The Centre's Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) withdrew Celebi's security authorization due to national security concerns.
Celebi Airport Services
Government
Security Clearance Revocation
Celebi Airport Services
Celebi argues its right to be informed of the allegations and have an opportunity to respond before its security clearance was revoked.
Government
The government maintains it has the authority to withdraw security clearance for national security concerns.
- Case
- Celebi Airport Services Private Ltd vs. Centre
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Subject
- Withdrawal of Celebi's security clearance
- Petitioner
- Celebi Airport Services Private Ltd
- Respondent
- Centre's Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS)
- Legal Representation
- Mukul Rohatgi for Celebi, Tushar Mehta for the Centre