The Delhi High Court on 7 July dismissed petitions filed by Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd and its cargo subsidiary, upholding the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security’s 15 May order that withdrew the Turkish-linked ground handler’s security clearance. Justice Sachin Datta pronounced the decision in open court; the detailed judgment is expected to be published shortly. Government counsel told the court that credible intelligence indicated Celebi’s staff, with access to aircraft, tarmac and cargo zones, posed “unprecedented” threats to civil aviation. The clearance was revoked in the wake of Turkey’s public support for Pakistan during the recent India–Pakistan confrontation known as Operation Sindoor, the ministry said, adding that national-security considerations required immediate action. Celebi, which has operated in India for more than 15 years, handles ground and cargo operations at nine airports—including Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru—and employs over 10,000 workers. The company argued the revocation violated natural-justice principles because no notice or hearing was given and said it has invested more than $250 million in India. The court found no procedural impropriety, leaving BCAS’s order in force and casting uncertainty over Celebi’s future operations in the country.