TRAI's Litigation Burden Soars in FY25, TDSAT Disputes Spike Significantly

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Storyboard•07-01-2026, 08:20
TRAI's Litigation Burden Soars in FY25, TDSAT Disputes Spike Significantly
- •TRAI's total pending litigation cases increased to 513 in FY25 from 458 in FY24.
- •A significant surge was observed in cases before the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT), rising from 15 to 59.
- •FY25 saw 150 new cases filed against TRAI, while only 95 were disposed of, leading to a net increase.
- •Regulatory disputes, particularly in broadcasting and tariff matters, are increasingly being channeled to TDSAT.
- •While Supreme Court cases marginally declined, High Court, consumer forum, and district court cases saw slight increases.
Why It Matters: TRAI faces rising litigation, especially at TDSAT, signaling intensifying regulatory challenges in telecom.
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