The Supreme Court of India has instructed JioStar India Pvt Ltd to pursue its legal challenge against the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) tariff framework in the Delhi High Court, rather than continuing proceedings at the apex court level.
The top court clarified jurisdictional boundaries on Tuesday, directing the media and entertainment joint venture to approach the Delhi High Court with its plea.
JioStar had sought to avoid amending pending petitions in the lower court, but the Supreme Court ruled that the matter falls within the purview of the Delhi High Court.
This development marks a procedural setback for JioStar in its ongoing dispute with TRAI over the regulatory pricing structure for pay-TV services.
The tariff framework has been a contentious issue for broadcasters and distributors, impacting revenue models and subscription pricing across the Indian media sector.
JioStar, a joint venture between Reliance Industries and Star India, has been actively contesting aspects of the TRAI regulations.