Karnataka HC Quashes Criminal Case Against Pilot Under Aircraft Act After Plane Flown By Him Toppled During Take Off

The Karnataka High Court quashed a criminal case against a pilot due to the lack of sanction under the Aircraft Act. The case involved a plane accident at Jakkur, and the pilot was charged without obtaining the necessary sanction from the competent authority. The court held that the absence of sanction rendered the proceedings invalid. This ruling underscores the importance of following procedural requirements in criminal cases, particularly those involving specialized laws like the Aircraft Act.