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14 July 2026

FIR against Go First board for post-insolvency ticket sales

The case highlights issues of regulatory oversight by the DGCA and corporate accountability in insolvency proceedings, serving as useful context for questions on governance, transparency, and the functioning of statutory bodies.

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Notes

  • Ernakulam Police registered an FIR against the board of directors of Go First, the DGCA, and two online travel portals (EaseMyTrip and ClearTrip) for continuing ticket sales post-insolvency filing in 2023.
  • The FIR was filed under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, following an order from the Ernakulam Chief Judicial Magistrate Court.
  • The case involves allegations of criminal conspiracy to cause wrongful loss to passengers by selling tickets after the voluntary insolvency process had been initiated.
  • The complainant alleges that ticket sales continued until May 10, 2023, despite the insolvency plea, potentially affecting passenger dues estimated up to ₹2,000 crore.
  • The DGCA is accused of failing to intervene and stop ticket sales until directed by the Kerala High Court.
  • In April 2025, the NCLAT upheld the NCLT’s order for the liquidation of Go First.

Questions

  1. Discuss the challenges in protecting consumer interests during the corporate insolvency resolution process under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). How can regulatory oversight be strengthened to prevent financial loss to stakeholders in such scenarios? 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following bodies is responsible for the regulation of civil aviation in India, including the oversight of airline operations and passenger protection?

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