DELHI SCIENCE FORUM vs U O I

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the Central Government's power to grant licenses to private companies for establishing telecommunications systems, as per the National Telecom Policy announced in May 1994. The Court held that the government's intention to involve the private sector in telecommunications is valid and aligns with the need for competitive services in a public utility of strategic importance. The judgment emphasized the necessity of inter-connectivity and international standards in telecommunications, affirming the government's approach to privatization in this sector.