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The Karnataka High Court struck down DGCA directives issued without public consultation, affirming that Rule 133A’s procedural safeguards apply universally-even to aviation safety orders. This ruling reinforces that no administrative authority can bypass statutory due process, setting a critical precedent for regulatory transparency across technical domains.

Delhi High Court holds that a positive pre-flight breathalyzer test under Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) is conclusive for alcohol detection, overriding subsequent negative blood/urine tests. The ruling reinforces zero-tolerance compliance for pilots, setting a binding precedent for aviation safety enforcement.