India's Supreme Court Criticizes Air India Crash Investigation

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Above: Forensic experts and officials search for evidence at the Air India Plane crash site on June 13, 2025, in Ahmedabad, India. Image copyright: Raju Shinde/Hindustan Times/Getty Images

The Spin

Government-critical narrative

The preliminary report's focus on pilot error suggests a dangerous rush to judgment that ignores systemic failures. Critical data remains hidden while investigators with clear conflicts of interest shape public perception against experienced pilots who cannot defend themselves. This selective disclosure protects manufacturers and airlines from accountability while families suffer from premature blame.

NDTV

Pro-government narrative

Maintaining confidentiality during ongoing investigations protects the integrity of the process and prevents misuse of partial information by competing interests. Premature disclosure of sensitive details could compromise the investigation's objectivity and unfairly damage reputations before all facts are established, potentially undermining trust and hindering progress. The investigation must be allowed to reach completion.

The Hindu