Supreme Court Urged to Take Suo‑Motu Notice of Ahmedabad Air India Flight AI‑171 Crash; Calls for Interim ₹50 Lakh Compensation & Full Probe

Two doctors have approached the Supreme Court seeking suo‑motu action following the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI‑171 on June 12, 2025, in Ahmedabad. They demand that the apex court direct the Central Government to provide interim compensation of ₹50 lakh per victim—especially resident doctors and students from BJ Medical College—and form a high‑level expert committee to assess final compensation, rehabilitation, and employment support.

The petition urges clear instructions to Air India to settle claims expeditiously, avoiding lengthy legal procedures, and a mandate for the government to conduct a thorough investigation. It emphasizes establishing a panel comprising retired judges, aviation engineers, actuaries, and economists, following the principles from Triveni Kodkany vs Air India on accident compensation, including future prospects, dependence deductions, multipliers, interest, and pain and suffering.

With 241 lives lost on board and over 38 fatalities on the ground—including at least three resident doctors and five MBBS students—only one survivor remained. The doctors argue that Montréal Convention limits are insufficient and call for an interim ₹50 lakh award, thorough inquiry into root causes, and measures to prevent such disasters.