HOTEL & RESTAURANT ASSOCN. vs STAR INDIA PVT. LTD. .

The Supreme Court addressed the regulatory framework under the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997, focusing on the definitions of 'cable operator' and 'cable service'. The Court held that cable operators must comply with the registration requirements and submit periodic reports to the Central Government as mandated by Section 4-A(9) of the 1995 Act. The judgment clarified the obligations of cable operators in relation to subscriber information and subscription rates, reinforcing the regulatory authority of TRAI and TDSAT.