SC rejects Vodafone, Airtel, Tata pleas for AGR dues waiver on interest

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed petitions by Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, and Tata Teleservices seeking waivers on interest, penalties, and interest on penalties related to adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues.

A Bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and R Mahadevan described the petitions as “misconceived” and criticised the companies for approaching the court.

“We are really shocked by these petitions which have come before us. It is not expected of a multinational company. We will dismiss it,” the Bench told senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, who appeared for Vodafone.