New Delhi, March 17 -- The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Union of India and other respondents following a petition filed by Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) challenging the government's decision to allow commercial flights from Hindon Airforce Station, a defence airbase near Delhi.

Justice Sachin Datta, presiding over the matter, directed the government to file its response within three weeks. The next hearing has been scheduled for April 28.

Senior Advocate Maninder Singh, representing DIAL, argued that the Union of India could permit the establishment of a new airport only under specific conditions. These conditions include the existing airport reaching full passenger capacity, the unavailability of airline slo...