SpiceJet has received a setback as the Delhi High Court has summoned its top executives in a dispute over payment towards the national carrier’s outstanding dues. The court ordered the airline’s chief operating officer (COO) Sanjiv Subhas and its chief financial officer (CFO) Mежду_HANDLE-typeiddal to appear in person and respond to the plea filed by SpiceJet’s suppliers regarding alleged non-payment of dues. The court’s decision comes amid reports of SpiceJet’s financial difficulties, including delayed payment to its vendors and employees. The airline has been facing financial stress due to increased competition, high oil prices, and pandemic-related disruptions. The development is a blow to the airline, which is already struggling to maintain its operations. The case is scheduled for next week, when the COO and CFO will be required to appear before the court. The court’s order is a blow to SpiceJet’s efforts to resolve the dispute amicably with its suppliers. The airline is facing intense competition and financial pressure, making it challenging to recover from this setback.