Ms S Dutt v Air India Ltd (England and Wales : Race Discrimination) -[2025] UKET 6011875/2024- (8 August 2025)

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Automated Summary

Key Facts

The case involved a claim by Ms Shilpi Dutt against Air India Limited for direct race discrimination following her dismissal on 15 July 2024. The Employment Tribunal ruled in favor of the claimant, ordering the respondent to pay £68,814.25. The case was heard at Watford Employment Tribunal (by CVP) on 29, 30, 31 July and 1 August 2025 before Employment Judge Alliott, with members Mr M Kidd and Mr M Brewis.

Issues

The tribunal found that the claimant's dismissal on 15 July 2024 was an act of direct race discrimination.

Holdings

  • The claimant's dismissal on 15 July 2024 was an act of direct race discrimination.
  • The respondent is ordered to pay the claimant the total sum of £68,814.25.

Remedies

The respondent is ordered to pay the claimant the total sum of £68,814.25.

Monetary Damages

68814.25

Legal Principles

The tribunal determined that the claimant's dismissal constituted direct race discrimination under employment law.

Judge Name

Employment Judge Alliott

Passage Text

  • The claimant's dismissal on 15 July 2024 was an act of direct race discrimination.
  • The respondent is ordered to pay the claimant the total sum of £68,814.25.