In a setback to GSM operators, the Delhi High Court today dismissed a petition challenging the government's decision to allow use of dual technology for mobile services and revised spectrum allocation norms.
The High Court imposed a cost of Rs 50,000 each on six petitioners, including Bharti Airtel, Vodafone-Essar and Idea Cellular, and their association Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI).
The money will be deposited with the Delhi High Court Legal Service Authority.
The verdict was pronounced by Justice Gita Mittal, who had reserved the judgement more than five months ago in the high stake matter.
The matter is also being heard in the telecom tribunal TDSAT.
