In Brief
Interglobe Aviation challenged rules on aircraft disinfection by fumigation. During the hearing, the Union of India filed a counter-affidavit explaining its position. The Supreme Court found the core issue—whether fumigation disinfection is permissible—to be fundamentally a policy matter concerning public health. Rather than decide the issue itself, the Court directed the Union government to establish an expert committee to assess benefits and hazards, then make a reasoned policy decision. The Court adjourned the case to allow the government to act, deferring to executive expertise on technical health matters."
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