Criminal Case Against Pilot Quashed Under Aircraft Act After Plane Topples During Takeoff: Karnataka High Court
In a significant ruling, the Karnataka High Court addressed the maintainability of prosecutions under Section 11 of the Aircraft Act. The court emphasized the necessity of obtaining prior sanction from the competent authority before proceeding with any legal action in such cases. Case Background The case involved pilot Akash Jaiswal, who faced legal proceedings after an incident at Jakkur Aerodrome in 2020. During takeoff, Jaiswal's aircraft reportedly veered to the…
