--- title: "Supreme Court’s Order on Vi Dues Marks a Positive Turning Point for the Telecom Sector: Zeeshan Farooqui" date: 2025-10-30 author: "King Stubb & Kasiva" url: https://ksandk.com/news/zeeshan-farooqui-on-supreme-courts-order-on-vi-dues/ --- # Supreme Court’s Order on Vi Dues Marks a Positive Turning Point for the Telecom Sector: Zeeshan Farooqui Posted On - 30 October, 2025 • By - King Stubb & Kasiva ![Press release update banner for King Stubb & Kasiva legal news and insights](https://ksandk.com/wp-content/uploads/Website-PR-update-9-2-1.png) In a recent *Business Standard* article, Zeeshan Farooqui shared his insights on the Supreme Court’s decision allowing the government to revisit **Vodafone Idea’s (Vi)** adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues. ![](https://ksandk.com/wp-content/uploads/Website-PR-update-9-2-1.png) Commenting on the development, Zeeshan said, *“Recognising the government’s 49 per cent ownership in the company and the potential impact on over 20 crore subscribers, the Court rightly emphasised the public interest involved. By permitting a policy-level review, it has created scope for a balanced resolution that aligns with both legal compliance and economic stability in the telecom sector. This order is viewed as a positive development for the industry and the company alike. It opens the door for reassessment and potential relief from heavy financial burdens that have long hindered Vodafone Idea’s revival prospects.”* He further added that the Court’s stance reinforces the government’s broader objectives of sustaining market competition, protecting consumers, and safeguarding public investment factors essential for fostering a stable and investor-friendly telecom ecosystem. Read more updates: [https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7389531686465622016](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7389531686465622016) *Last Updated on 30 October, 2025* --- ## Office Locations - [New Delhi](https://ksandk.com/locations/top-corporate-law-firm-in-delhi/) (HQ): +91-11-41318190 | info@ksandk.com - [Mumbai](https://ksandk.com/locations/top-corporate-law-firm-in-mumbai/): 3 offices (Nariman Point, Lower Parel, Andheri) | mumbai@ksandk.com - [Bangalore](https://ksandk.com/locations/top-corporate-law-firm-in-bangalore/): bangalore@ksandk.com - [Chennai](https://ksandk.com/locations/chennai/): chennai@ksandk.com - [Hyderabad](https://ksandk.com/locations/hyderabad/): hyderabad@ksandk.com - [Pune](https://ksandk.com/locations/pune/): pune@ksandk.com - [Kochi](https://ksandk.com/locations/kochi/): kochi@ksandk.com ## Contact - [Contact Page](https://ksandk.com/contact-us/) - General: info@ksandk.com | +91-11-41318190 - WhatsApp: +91-7428567444 - [Privacy Statement](https://ksandk.com/privacy-statement/) - [Terms of Use](https://ksandk.com/terms-of-use/)