Hyderabad, Sept. 3 -- The Telangana High Court on Tuesday, September 2, expressed strong displeasure over reports of adulteration in aviation fuel, warning that such acts could have disastrous consequences.

The court observed that while adulteration in petrol might only lead to vehicles halting on the road, adulteration in aviation fuel could cause planes to crash mid-air, endangering countless lives.

Hearing a petition filed by P Gurunadham from Khammam district, who challenged the cancellation of his contract with Indian Oil Corporation Private Limited, Justice Nagesh Bhimapaka dismissed the petition and imposed a penalty of Rs 10 lakh.

Petitioner's arguments

The petitioner approached the court seeking renewal of his contract, which...