The Delhi High Court on Wednesday questioned the central government as to why the situation that led to the cancellation of a number of IndiGo flights "precipitated."

The court was hearing a public interest litigation seeking directions to the Centre to provide support and refunds to passengers affected by the cancellation of hundreds of flights by IndiGo.

“We appreciate the steps taken by the ministry and the DGCA. However, what bothers us is how such a situation was allowed to precipitate; stranded lakhs of passengers unattended on airports,” the court said, as per Live Law .

The government’s counsel reportedly said the crisis was precipitated on account of various non-compliances of the guidelines issued by the authorities from time to time, including flight duty hours of the crew

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