The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to Indian Airlines on a petition filed by the five air-hostesses challenging the policy of the airline to ground them on account of overweight. A two judge bench headed by Justice Tarun Chatterjee issued notice when the counsel for petitioner Arvind Shama requested the court to look into the matter. The air-hostesses have accused Indian Airlines of terminating their services by taking the ground of weight.
The court however assured that their interests shall be taken care of. “If we find merit in your appeal we will restore your services”, said Justice Tarun Chatterjee after hearing the arguments of the advocate. The Additional Solicitor General, Gopal Subramanium, who was appearing for the Airline also assured the court that the services of the airhostesses shall not be terminated illegally.
Sharma also contended before the court that the Delhi High Court had dismissed their appeal without going in to the core issue. The airhostesses also opposed the circular through which the airline the relaxed terms with permissible overweight limit upto three kg over and above the upper limit as laid down for the cabin crew. The court has asked Indian Airlines to file their responses within four weeks and matter will be now taken up in November.
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