Court Rejects Parallel Investigation Demand in AI‑171 Disaster

Petitioners, including the Safety Matters Foundation, had asked the Supreme Court to order a parallel probe into the AI‑171 crash, arguing that the high death toll warrants an independent international‑standard investigation. The AAIU countered that the existing legal framework already incorporates global best practices and that no statutory provision allows a court‑mandated secondary inquiry. The bureau sought dismissal of the petition, reiterating that the ongoing investigation complies with both national law and ICAO guidelines.