New Delhi, July 31 -- The single-judge bench of the Delhi High Court has dismissed the plea of Turkish firm Celebi Ground Handling India Pvt Ltd challenging the government's decision to revoke its security clearance. The company provides airport ground handling and cargo operations in India. A detailed order is awaited.

Similar petitions by related entities Çelebi Airport Services India and Çelebi Delhi Cargo Terminal Management were dismissed on 7 July by another single-judge bench.

The company's clearance was revoked in the wake of heightened India-Pakistan tensions earlier this year, after the Indian government expressed displeasure over Turkey's vocal support for Pakistan. The union government had revoked Celebi's licence ...