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The Madras High Court questioned the DGCA’s temporary exemption allowing IndiGo to bypass pilot fatigue rules, citing safety concerns.
The Madras High Court questioned the DGCA on December 26, 2025, about extending an exemption for IndiGo that allows temporary bypassing of pilot fatigue rules under new Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) 2024.
The exemption, issued December 5, applies to specific aircraft and relaxes restrictions on night flights, landings, and rest periods.
A Chennai resident challenged the move, arguing it undermines safety standards.
The DGCA defended the exemption as temporary, citing widespread flight cancellations due to strict compliance.
The court directed the DGCA to file a counter-affidavit by January 5, 2026, and asked whether the exemption will be extended.
IndiGo has not yet appeared in the case.
El Tribunal Superior de Madras cuestionó la exención temporal de la DGCA que permite a IndiGo eludir las reglas de fatiga de los pilotos, citando preocupaciones de seguridad.