National Security Prevails Over Principles of Natural Justice; Judicial Review Not Permissible: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court on July 4, 2025, upheld the Indian government’s decision to revoke security clearance to Turkish-owned Çelebi Airport Services India Private Limited without prior notice, citing overriding national security concerns. The judgment, authored by Justice Sachin Datta, clarified that when security of the nation is at stake, procedural norms such as the principles of natural justice may be curtailed in favor of decisive action. Background: Indo-Pak conflict…
