The Supreme Court rejected a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) requesting regulation of internet prices. However, the Court allowed the petitioner the liberty to explore alternative statutory remedies.
A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar heard the PIL, which was filed by petitioner-in-person, Rajat.
At the outset, the CJI pointed out that consumers have multiple options for availing internet services, he explained: "It's a free market, you get LAN, you get wired internet, there is other internet, BSNL and MTNL is also giving you internet."
The petitioner emphasized that although alternative options exist, a significant portion of the market is currently dominated by Jio and Reliance.
"They are giving, but see the market share your lordship- 80% of the market share is with Jio (Reliance)." He said
The CJI, however interjected, saying: "No please, then go to the Competition Commission of India .."
While dismissing the petition, the bench issued the following order:
"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."
Case Details : RAJAT vs. UNION OF INDIA| W.P.(C) No. 000136 / 2025
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