The Economic Times

SC refuses to stay Bombay HC order quashing Rs 3,300 crore one-time spectrum charge on telcos

The Supreme Court declined to halt a Bombay High Court ruling on spectrum charges. This decision impacts Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea regarding past spectrum usage. The High Court had previously quashed the government's 3,300 crore demand. This levy was for spectrum held beyond 6.2 MHz between 2008 and 2012. The Centre has now appealed this judgment to the Supreme Court.