B.S.N.L vs Telecom Regulatory Auth.Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the jurisdiction of the Telecom Disputes Settlement Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) under Section 14(b) of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997, determining that TDSAT has the authority to entertain challenges to regulations framed by the Authority under Section 36 of the Act. The Court emphasized the importance of harmonizing the provisions of the Act with the licenses issued under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, and clarified the powers of the Authority regarding interconnectivity terms. The outcome affirmed TDSAT's jurisdiction, allowing for regulatory challenges.