Delhi HC dismisses plea over report disclosure on Ahmedabad plane crash

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought the disclosure of a report concerning the recent plane crash in Ahmedabad. The bench, comprising Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia, described the petition as 'highly misconceived.' The PIL requested that the relevant aviation authority publish the findings of the crash report to ensure transparency and inform the public about the incident. However, the court ruled against the plea, asserting that it lacked legal merit and did not warrant judicial intervention. This decision highlights the judiciary's stance on matters of public disclosure related to aviation incidents, emphasizing that such reports may not always be subject to public release. The Ahmedabad plane crash had raised significant public interest and concern, marking a critical point for aviation safety discussions in India. The court's ruling serves to clarify the legal boundaries regarding the release of sensitive information related to air travel incidents, which are often investigated by specialized agencies tasked with ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in the aviation sector.