Overview

• The Bombay High Court has constituted a three-member expert committee to address the lack of mobility aids and accessibility facilities at Indian airports.
• The committee, chaired by Justice Goda Raghuram, includes a DGCA representative and consumer activist Shirish Deshpande, and will consult stakeholders for recommendations.
• The court rejected the DGCA's justification of wheelchair shortages due to overbooking, emphasizing the need for proactive measures to prevent distress for vulnerable passengers.
• A tragic incident involving an 80-year-old passenger who died after being denied wheelchair assistance has underscored the urgency of the issue.
• The committee's findings and recommendations, aimed at aligning facilities with international standards, are due by June 30, 2025.