New Delhi/IBNS, May 19 -- Hearing a petition by Turkey-based company Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd against the revocation of its security clearance in the wake of the country's support to Pakistan amid tensions with India, the Delhi High Court on Monday said it is better to be "safe than sorry".

On May 15, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) revoked Celebi's security clearance, citing "national security", following Turkey's support to Islamabad and condemnation of India's strikes on terror camps in the neighbouring country and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir.

Celebi was granted security clearance in November 2022.

"No reason mentioned, no opportunity of hearing given. It appears that it is because of public perception becaus...