Claimant v Air India Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the claimant's dismissal on 15 July 2024 was an act of direct race discrimination. The tribunal accepted the claimant's evidence and concluded that race was a factor in the decision to dismiss her.
Facts
Ms Shilpi Dutt was employed by Air India Limited until she was dismissed on 15 July 2024. She brought a claim of race discrimination against the airline. The case was heard over four days at Watford Employment Tribunal by video conference. The claimant represented herself while the respondent was represented by counsel.
Decision
The tribunal found in favour of the claimant, concluding that her dismissal on 15 July 2024 was an act of direct race discrimination. The respondent was ordered to pay the claimant £68,814.25 in compensation.
Practical note
Employers in the transport sector must ensure dismissal decisions are free from racial bias, as tribunals will scrutinise the reasons for dismissal and award substantial compensation where race discrimination is established.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 6011875/2024
- Decision date
- 8 August 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 4
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- transport
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No