In Brief
This case concerns subscriber verification requirements under telecommunications licences and the retrospective application of Government circulars. The Union of India appealed against a Tribunal judgment on appeal to the Supreme Court, challenging how verification conditions had been handled. The Court condoned the delay and, after hearing both parties, clarified that all Government of India Department of Telecommunications circulars must be strictly followed, but will apply only prospectively. The impugned judgment was modified accordingly, and the appeals were disposed of.
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