Delhi HC Seeks DGCA's Stand on Halting Pilot Fatigue Rules Amid Safety Concerns

• Delhi High Court questioned DGCA's decision to keep revised Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) regulations in abeyance.
• The court emphasized that safety regulations, once framed, must be enforced unless legally challenged or inherently flawed.
• Petitioners, including former aircraft engineer Sabari Roy, challenged the DGCA's pause on FDTL norms until February 10, 2026.
• FDTL regulations aim to strengthen fatigue management for pilots and crew, directly impacting passenger safety.
• The DGCA had put norms on hold following widespread flight disruptions, particularly after operational difficulties at IndiGo in late 2025.

Why It Matters: Delhi HC presses DGCA for justification on delaying crucial pilot fatigue rules, citing direct link to passenger safety.