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Supreme Court Rejects PIL On Internet Price Regulation, Says ‘It’s A Free Market’

On Monday, the Supreme Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking regulation of internet prices, allowing the petitioner to explore alternative legal remedies.

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar heard the petition filed by Rajat, who appeared in person.

At the outset, CJI Khanna noted that consumers have multiple choices for internet services, stating, “It’s a free market, you get LAN, broadband internet, and other options, BSNL and MTNL is also giving you internet.”

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The petitioner argued that Jio and Reliance dominate a significant portion of the market despite these options.

“They are giving, but see the market share your lordship- 80% of the market share is with Jio (Reliance),” he contended.

In response, the CJI suggested the petitioner approach the Competition Commission of India instead.

Dismissing the plea, the bench ruled, “We are not inclined to entertain the present petition under Article 32 of the Constitution of India, petition is dismissed. We however clarify that in case the petitioner wants to take any recourse to appropriate statutory remedy he is at liberty to do so , we make no comments in this regard.”

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