New Delhi, Feb. 19 -- The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Ministry of Civil Aviation and relevant authorities to address a representation raising concerns about passenger safety issues and to take appropriate measures to enhance passenger safety standards in India.

The bench of Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela directed the concerned ministry and competent authorities of the Union of India to decide on the representation submitted by the petitioner in May, 2024.

The Petitioner, a registered society namely Airline Users Rights and Grievance Redressal Forum, seeks directions to the Centre to adopt international safety standards and maintain strict regulatory oversight mechanisms.

The plea, moved thr...