The Supreme Court on Monday declined to entertain a Public Interest Litigation filed over the ongoing Indigo flight disruption crisis, observing that the Delhi High Court is already seized of a similar matter.

A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul Pancholi granted liberty to the petitioner to participate in the proceedings pending before the Delhi High Court and requested the High Court to allow the petitioner to intervene in the case.

At the outset, Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi apprised the Bench that a related petition is currently being heard by the Delhi High Court. He further informed the Court that the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has constituted a committee to examine the issues arising from the flight cancellations.

Advising the petitioner to pursue remedies before the High Court, CJI Surya Kant addressed Narendra Mishra, who appeared in person, stating that once the High Court is dealing with the matter, entertaining a PIL at the Supreme Court level would result in parallel proceedings. The Chief Justice remarked that if a PIL is taken up by the Supreme Court, the High Court would be constrained to halt its consideration of the issue.

The petitioner submitted that nearly 300 flights were being cancelled daily, causing severe inconvenience to passengers. In response, the Chief Justice emphasised that the High Court, as a constitutional court, is fully empowered to adjudicate the matter and provide appropriate relief.

CJI Kant further clarified that the petitioner would have the option to approach the Supreme Court if grievances persist after the High Court’s decision. He observed that while the Court appreciates the petitioner’s concern, judicial discipline requires avoidance of simultaneous proceedings on the same issue before different courts.

The petition seeks a court-monitored investigation into the Indigo flight cancellation crisis. Notably, the Supreme Court had earlier declined to grant urgent listing to a similar plea, noting that the Union Government had already taken cognisance of the issue.

Case Details:
Narendra Mishra v. Union of India & Anr., W.P.(C) No. 1232/2025