Archive · 26 Sep 2025
SC Postpones Vodafone Idea's AGR Dues Hearing
Vodafone Idea is in a legal dispute with the Department of Telecommunications concerning additional dues related to Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR).
The DoT has demanded over ₹5,000 crore from Vodafone Idea for the 2016-2017 period.
The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing on Vodafone Idea's plea challenging this demand until October 6, 2024, after the Dussehra break.
Vodafone Idea disputes the additional demand, stating that the liabilities have already been calculated.
The court previously rejected similar pleas from Vodafone Idea regarding interest and penalties.
The court has previously emphasized the need for finality in AGR litigation.
Supreme Court adjourned hearing on Vodafone Idea's plea regarding AGR dues.
DoT requested the hearing be deferred until after the Dussehra break.
The hearing is now scheduled for October 6, 2024.
Vodafone Idea is challenging an additional AGR demand of over ₹5,000 crore.
This follows previous rejected petitions from Vodafone Idea regarding AGR liabilities.
- Who
- Vodafone Idea and DoT
- What
- Supreme Court hearing on Vodafone Idea's AGR dues adjourned
- When
- October 6, 2024
- Where
- Supreme Court
- Why
- Solicitor General's request for adjournment
Vodafone Idea
Department of Telecommunications
AGR Dues
Vodafone Idea
Disputes additional AGR demand, citing existing calculations.
Department of Telecommunications
Demands additional AGR dues from Vodafone Idea.
- Company
- Vodafone Idea
- Hearing Date
- October 6, 2024
- AGR Demand
- ₹5,000 crore
- AGR Dues Period
- 2016-2017
- Plaintiff
- Vodafone Idea
- Defendant
- Department of Telecommunications (DoT)
Sources
Vodafone Idea's share price slumps as Supreme Court defers AGR hearing
SC defers hearing on Vodafone Idea plea for quashing additional AGR demand
SC defers hearing on Vodafone Idea plea for quashing additional AGR demand
SC adjourns Vodafone's plea hearing for October 6 against additional AGR dues raised by DoT
