Sikka Star Satellites vs Star(I) Pvt.Ltd

The Supreme Court upheld the Telecom Disputes and Settlement Appellate Tribunal's order dismissing the appellant's petition for restoration of signals, citing non-payment of dues and unauthorized transfer of decoders to a franchisee. The Court emphasized that the appellant, represented by Dharmendra Sikka, had suppressed material facts and approached the Tribunal with unclean hands, thus not entitled to relief. The findings included violations of contractual obligations under the agreement dated 5.10.1999 and the dishonor of cheques under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.