Union Of India vs Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Ltd

The Supreme Court examined the appeal under Section 18 of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997, challenging the TDSAT's decision which rejected the Union of India's claim for a set off and counter claim against the respondent. The Court held that the TDSAT was justified in not accepting the plea of set off as the counter claim was not maintainable, thereby affirming the TDSAT's order to refund Rs.50 crores with interest. The judgment clarified the jurisdictional limits of TDSAT regarding counter claims in disputes initiated by service providers.