New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea seeking the constitution of a panel headed by a retired judge to independently audit Air India's safety practices and maintenance procedures.

The SC bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi asked the petitioner, Narendra Kumar Goswami, why only the airline that witnessed an "unfortunate tragedy" should be targeted.

"Why just Air India? What about others?" the court asked while rejecting the plea.

The top court also told the petitioner to withdraw his PIL and to move to the appropriate forum in case of grievances.

"Don't give the impression that you are playing with other airlines. Why target Air India only, which recently witnessed an unfortunate tragedy? If you...