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The Bombay High Court on Wednesday adjourned till June 25 the hearing on Turkish firm Celebi 's petition against the termination of its contract by Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL).The matter was adjourned by mutual consent after both the parties sought a postponement.Amid backlash in India over Turkiye's support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, India's aviation security regulator BCAS earlier this month revoked the security clearance of Celebi Airport Services India on the grounds of national security . Subsequently, its contract with MIAL was terminated.The company, which provides ground handling and airport services, moved the high court against the revocation of security clearance and termination of contract.Celebi Nas Airport Services India, which operated at the Mumbai airport, filed three petitions, claiming that the decisions were arbitrary and illegal.Celebi holds 59 per cent stake in Celebi Nas Airport Services India. PTI AVI KRK
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