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RCom Files Curative Petition Against Supreme Court's Spectrum Ruling
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What Happened?
Reliance Communications has filed a curative petition in the Supreme Court challenging a February ruling that excluded spectrum as an asset under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. The petition argues that the ruling causes irreversible harm to banks and the telecom sector.
Key points
- RCom filed the curative petition on October 18, 2026.
- The petition was submitted by resolution professional Anish Nanvaty.
- The February ruling excluded spectrum from being treated as an asset under the IBC.
- RCom argues that the ruling harms banks by stripping them of collateral.
- The Department of Telecommunications terminated RCom's spectrum earlier this month.
- The Supreme Court's February ruling could affect other sectors like mining and oil.
Key insights
- If the Supreme Court reconsiders its ruling, it may restore banks' rights to recover dues through spectrum monetization.
- The ruling's implications could extend to other sectors, potentially affecting future insolvency cases.
- RCom's financial situation remains precarious, with significant debts still outstanding.
Why it matters
The outcome of this petition could significantly impact the financial recovery efforts of banks involved with RCom.
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Reliance Communications· CompanySupreme Court· OrganizationDepartment of Telecommunications· OrganizationAircel· CompanyAnish Nanvaty· Person
Source
Business Standard
