India's Supreme Court exonerates pilot in fatal Air India crash

The plane crashed shortly after take-off in June, killing 260

Last updated: November 07, 2025 | 11:58

Karishma H. Nandkeolyar, Assistant Online Editor

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Debris of Boeing 787 Dreamliner at the site where the Air India plane crashed in Ahmedabad

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It was a relief-drenched moment when the Supreme Court of India told the father of the pilot-in-command of the Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner that crashed in June, killing 260, that it was not the pilot’s fault, reported Indian media.

The court also sent notices to the Centre, the civil aviation regulator (DGCA), and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), and explained that another similar petition had also been filed in court. Both will be addressed on November 10.

The declaration was a result of a plea filed by 91-year-old Pushkar Sabharwal after the deadly crash, calling for an independent probe into the incident.

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi made the remarks. Law Beat.com quoted Justice Kant as saying: “This crash is extremely unfortunate, but don’t carry the burden that your son is being blamed. Nobody can blame him for anything.”

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which was flying from Ahmedabad to London, crashed into a college building shortly after takeoff.

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Karishma H. NandkeolyarAssistant Online Editor

Karishma Nandkeolyar is a lifestyle and entertainment journalist with a lifelong love for storytelling — she wrote her first “book” at age six and has been chasing the next sentence ever since. Known for her sharp wit, thoughtful takes, and ability to find the humor in just about anything, she covers everything from celebrity culture and internet trends to everyday lifestyle moments that make you go, “Same.” Her work blends insight with a conversational tone that feels like catching up with your cleverest friend — if your friend also had a deadline and a latte in hand. Off-duty, Karishma is a proud dog mom who fully believes her pup has a personality worth documenting, and yes, she does narrate those inner monologues out loud. Whether she’s writing features, curating content, or crafting the perfect headline, Karishma brings curiosity, creativity, and just the right amount of sarcasm to the mix.

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