Delhi HC asks Air India to reinstate pilots with back wages

Many of the pilots had quit due to non-payment or delayed payment of their salaries but later withdrew the resignations before the six-month notice period was over.

The Delhi High Court on June 1 directed the national carrier Air India to reinstate with back wages several pilots whose services were terminated with effect from August 13. Justice Jyoti Singh gave the direction on a bunch of petitions filed by over 40 Air India pilots who have been terminated from service. Many of the pilots had resigned due to non-payment or delayed payment of their salaries. They later withdrew the resignations before the six-month notice period was over. They have sought directions to Air India not to accept their resignations.