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Since our team is spread over the whole country, we find opportunities to meet at important times of the year. Yesterday we cut a delicious Christmas cake in office brought in all the way from Kerala by one of our team. Apart from serious work, we're happy to inculcate an open,

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) intends to amend Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) under Section 2, Series ‘C’, Part I, relating to Defect Recording, Reporting, Investigation, Rectification and Analysis and has released a draft CAR on the same, inviting comments

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has issued a notification dated 03 November 2025 specifying the commencement dates of Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) – UDAN routes across various airports for the purpose of applicable excise duty and GST exemptions under earlier Finance

The DGCA has released a revised draft Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) under Section 8, Series B, Part I, setting out a structured five-phase approval process for Category II and III low-visibility operations (LVO). The draft applies to all Indian commercial operators conducting

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has issued the Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents) Rules, 2025 under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024, replacing the earlier Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents) Rules, 2017 (the “2017 Rules”) framed under the

We are delighted and proud to once again collaborate with Lexology on the Panoramic: Drone Regulation guide. In this edition, we have contributed the India chapter, which provides an overview of the regulatory framework governing unmanned aircraft systems in India, including the

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued Revision 1 dated 6 November 2025 to the Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR), Section 3 – Air Transport, Series ‘C’ Part I, pertaining to wet and damp leasing of aircraft by Indian operators. The revision allows scheduled

Gurpurab celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism. It is a holy festival focused on his key teachings: the oneness of God and the equality of all people. The celebration centers on three principles: Naam Japna (Divine meditation), Kirat Karni (honest

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a revised draft Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) under Section 3, Series ‘M’, Part II, relating to refunds of airline tickets for passengers of public transport undertakings. The draft CAR establishes minimum standards

The DGCA has issued Revision 08 of the Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) — Section 3 (Air Transport), Series ‘M’ Part I, effective 29 October 2025, on the Carriage by Air of Persons with Disability (Divyangjan) and/or Persons with Reduced Mobility. It introduces updated standards

Rule 26 of the Aircraft Rules, 1937, is a key regulation in India governing the dropping of articles and parachute descents from aircraft. It aims to ensure aviation safety and protect people and property on the ground. The rule prohibits dropping any object from a moving

Sarin & Co. is delighted to announce its recognition as a "Highly Recommended Firm" in the prestigious 2025 @asialaw Rankings. Additionally, our Managing Partner, Mr. Nitin Sarin, has been honored as a Distinguished Practitioner in the same rankings. For more details-

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has released a revised draft of the Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) under Section 9, Series D, Part II titled “Aeronautical Telecommunications – Radio Navigation Aids” for public consultation. Issued under Rule 29C and Rule 133A

DID YOU KNOW? The Government of India notified the Aircraft (Security) Rules, 2023 under the Aircraft (Security) Act, 1934. These Rules establish the regulatory framework for aviation security across airports, airlines, and other stakeholders. They define key terms such as

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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has released the draft Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) under Section 7, Series M, Part I titled “Cabin Crew Member Training”. The draft introduces a comprehensive restructuring of cabin crew training and qualification

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has released a revised Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) under Section 7, Series J, Part I, prescribing Flight Duty Time and Flight Time Limitations (FDTL) for cabin crew. This CAR, issued under Rule 42A read with Rule 133A of the

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a revised Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) Section 9, Series E, Part I (Issue IV, October 2025) introducing significant updates to strengthen the management and delivery of Air Traffic Services (ATS) in India. The key