Our expertise in regulatory litigation spans pivotal cases across industries; our track record includes landmark judgments that shape industry standards.
The Firm represented Reliance Communications Ltd. and Vodafone Idea Ltd. in the AGR case, a watershed moment in the telecom industry. The litigation, which started in 2007 traversing through TDSAT to the Supreme Court, centered on the contentious issue of AGR calculation, encompassing both telecom and non-telecom revenues. Despite a favorable TDSAT ruling, the Supreme Court's landmark verdict in 2019 overturned it, triggering industry-wide upheaval. With telecom operators facing imminent financial strain, our strategic maneuvering secured a crucial extension from the Supreme Court, granting a 10-year dues payment window. It underscores the resilience and perseverance needed in the face of adversity, illustrating that persistence pays off, even when the odds seem insurmountable.
The Firm appeared on behalf of and successfully represented the Client in a dispute arising out of the Telegraph Act wherein issues arose qua laying down of electricity transmission lines.
ALA is at the forefront of a series of cases poised to define the scope of Section 10A(2)(b) of the MMDR Act. Initially designed to safeguard entities with prospecting licenses who invested resources in identifying minerals, recent amendments have stirred controversy. The 2021 Amendment introduced a proviso challenging the rights of mining lease applicants who met all criteria but faced delays in lease execution. This legal battle, now before the Supreme Court, raises pertinent questions about the validity of such provisos and the interpretation of "pending cases." ALA's representation underscores the importance of protecting stakeholders' rights amidst evolving legislative landscapes.
Successfully defended the case on behalf of JSW Steel, wherein the issue was related to the payment of an additional surcharge on electricity for captive users.
The Firm currently represents all major Airports in India, namely DIAL, MIAL, BIAL, etc., in their tariff fixation disputes before the Supreme Court.
