Delhi High Court

Delhi High Court Orders SpiceJet to Return Aircraft and Engines Following UK Court Ruling

The Delhi High Court recently ordered SpiceJet to comply with a UK court ruling to return two leased aircraft and three engines to TWC Aviation Capital. Justice Prathiba M Singh noted that SpiceJet had caused significant damage by removing the engines and using them in other aircraft, reducing the value of the leased aircraft. The Court highlighted that this separation might not be permissible and emphasized that the dues from SpiceJet were still outstanding.

Here’s the full story:

  • In April 2024, the Delhi High Court allowed TWC (Plaintiffs) to take possession of two aircraft as a receiver but prohibited moving them without court orders, while permitting SpiceJet to use the engines.
  • The current order directs SpiceJet to unconditionally hand over the two aircraft and three engines to TWC.
  • The Court mandated that the aircraft, engines, and all relevant technical and usage records be handed over to TWC by May 28, 2024.
  • The order followed SpiceJet’s failure to pay lease rent dues to TWC Aviation.
  • TWC Aviation filed the suit to enforce two UK court orders issued in March 2024, which directed SpiceJet to return the leased aircraft and engines.
  • It alleged that three engines from the leased aircraft were removed and used in other aircraft by SpiceJet.
  • It claimed ownership of two Boeing 737-800 aircraft and three aircraft engines leased to SpiceJet under a May 27, 2019 lease agreement at $180,000 per month.
  • TWC asserted that SpiceJet failed to make lease rental payments and breached an amended agreement accommodating payment difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • It then initiated legal proceedings in the UK, where a court ruled in their favor in March 2024, ordering SpiceJet to return the leased aircraft and engines.
  • After SpiceJet failed to comply with the UK court orders, TWC approached the Delhi High Court, which deemed the suit maintainable, granted interim relief to TWC, and noted the enforceability of the UK court orders under Section 13 and Section 44A of the CPC.

The next hearing is scheduled for May 31.

Read More: Supreme CourtDelhi High CourtStates High CourtOther CourtsInternational

Payal Singh

Recent Posts

Centre Opposes Ex-Judges Panel To Monitor Stubble Burning In SC

The Centre on Friday opposed a proposal in the Supreme Court to form a committee…

2 hours ago

“It’s A Celebration For Us”: Delhi HC Bar Association Felicitates CJI Sanjiv Khanna

The Delhi High Court Bar Association on Friday honored Chief Justice of India Justice Sanjiv…

3 hours ago

International Criminal Court Issues Arrest Warrant For Israeli PM Netanyahu

The International Criminal Court has recently issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,…

3 hours ago

Cal HC Stays Demolition Of Illegal Constructions In WB’s Mandarmoni

The Calcutta High Court on Friday granted an interim stay on the demolition of alleged…

4 hours ago

SC To Pass Order On Pleas To Efface Words ‘Secular’, ‘Socialist’ From Preamble

The Supreme Court on Friday announced that it would deliver its order on November 25…

4 hours ago

Air Pollution: SC Questions Delhi Govt On Truck Entry Amid GRAP-4 Restrictions

The Supreme Court raised concerns on Friday about the "drastic" consequences of the GRAP Stage…

4 hours ago