New Delhi, Oct. 6 -- The Supreme Court on Monday deferred hearing Vodafone Idea Ltd's plea challenging an additional Rs.9,450-crore demand raised by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) towards adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues.

Senior lawyer Mukul Rohatgi appeared for Vodafone Idea, while Solicitor General Tushar Mehta represented the Centre. Both sides requested the court to list the matter for next Monday.

The case is now to be heard on 13 October.

Shares of Vodafone Idea traded at Rs.8.47 apiece on the National Stock Exchange, down 3.97% from previous close.

Last week, Vodafone Idea filed an amended petition before the apex court seeking waiver of interest and penalties on its AGR dues, arguing that the disputed components o...