What is the Supreme Court's stance on the Air India Ahmedabad crash probe?

The Supreme Court is closely examining the investigation into the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad in June 2022, which resulted in the loss of 260 lives.

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Supreme Court Probes Air India Crash Probe, Calls for Independent Investigation

Q: Why does the Central government defend the current probe?

The government claims the investigation is being conducted in accordance with the standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), as the incident involved foreign nationals among the victims.

Q: What are the concerns raised by the petitioners?

The petitioners, including the father of the deceased pilot Captain Sumit Sabharwal and the NGO Safety Matters Foundation, have raised concerns about the independence and transparency of the current investigation being carried out by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB).

13 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Government defends probe following ICAO standards due to foreign victims
Petitioners seek retired judge-led investigation, claim current probe lacks independence
Supreme Court observes no one believes pilot was at fault for the tragic crash

Supreme Court Probes Air India Crash Probe, Calls for Independent Investigation

In a recent development, the Supreme Court is closely examining the investigation into the tragic Air India crash that occurred in Ahmedabad in June 2022, resulting in the loss of 260 lives. The Central government has informed the court that the probe is being conducted in accordance with the standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), as the incident involved foreign nationals among the victims.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the government, argued that the ICAO protocols governing aviation accident investigations must be followed in this case. However, the petitioners, including the father of the deceased pilot Captain Sumit Sabharwal and the NGO Safety Matters Foundation, have raised concerns about the independence and transparency of the current investigation being carried out by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB).