AGR verdict: There is no closure in this case, says Abhishek Singhvi

Singhvi, third-term sitting member of Parliament and eminent jurist who represented Airtel, explains why the issue is yet to reach legal closure

Following the order of the Supreme Court of India on the adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues case, Abhishek Singhvi, third-term sitting member of Parliament and eminent jurist who represented Airtel, explains to Sudipto Dey why the issue is yet to reach legal closure. Edited excerpts:

Should we now expect a legal closure on the issue after the Supreme Court order?

At one level, it brings a quietus on such an important commercial matter. However, I don’t think this is permanent or even long term. It is very likely that one or more of the entities involved in the matter will