Despite SC's verdict, Trai tariff order issue shifts to Delhi HC

The plea, according to the people, speaks about how the framework or mechanism laid out by Trai, to package channels and their overall pricing, is not sustainable

Legal issues pertaining to the recent tariff order by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) haven’t ceased, despite the Supreme Court verdict on Tuesday to Star India’s plea.

Action now shifts to the Delhi High Court, where direct-to-home (DTH) operators have challenged the order, said people in the legal industry aware of the matter. The court will hear a plea on November 12 by these companies asking for relief against what they term a “stringent regulation” by Trai. 

The plea, according to the people, speaks about how the framework or mechanism laid out by Trai, to package channels and