7 Jul 2025
The Turkish airport ground handling agency had challenged the revocation of its security license.
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) had revoked Celebi’s license on May 15th, citing a threat to civil aviation security. Celebi staff had access to sensitive areas at the airport, like the tarmac and cargo zones.
The Delhi High Court dismissed Celebi’s appeal against its license revocation. It argued that the government did not follow due process and grant it a hearing before cancelling its license.
The High Court found no procedural impropriety in the government’s decision. Justice Sachin Datta pointed out that judicial principles give primacy to national security considerations when weighed against the principle of due process.
Celebi manages ground and cargo operations for nine major airports in India, including 70% of Mumbai airport operations. It was responsible for passenger, flight, and cargo handling, postal services, and bridges and warehouse management. It had been operating in India for 15 years and employed over 10,000 people.
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