Legal9 Jun 2026, 04:05 pm
Bharti Airtel Wins Bombay HC Case on ₹8,414 Cr OTSC Demand
AI Summary
Bharti Airtel has received a favorable judgment from the Bombay High Court, setting aside a demand notice of ₹8,414 crore for One-Time Spectrum Charge (OTSC). The original demand, issued by the Department of Telecommunications, was ₹5,201.2 crore in 2013 and revised to ₹8,414 crore in 2018. This included a demand of ₹473.7 crore for its subsidiary, Bharti Hexacom Limited, related to two telecom circles. The court's decision, uploaded on June 8, 2026, is a significant relief for the company, resolving a material litigation that has been ongoing since 2013.
Key Highlights
- Bombay High Court set aside OTSC demand of ₹8,414 crore.
- Litigation involved One-Time Spectrum Charge (OTSC) from DoT.
- Demand included ₹473.7 crore for subsidiary Bharti Hexacom.
- Favorable judgment resolves a material litigation dating back to 2013.
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