Supreme Court to Urgently Hear SpiceJet’s Plea Against Aircraft Engine Grounding Order
The Supreme Court of India has agreed to urgently hear SpiceJet’s challenge to a Delhi High Court order that grounded three of its aircraft engines due to payment defaults. The High Court had ruled on September 11, 2024, that the airline violated an interim payment arrangement with lessors. A bench led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud directed SpiceJet to send an email for an expedited hearing. The case focuses on SpiceJet’s failure to meet its financial obligations, leading to operational disruptions
