India, May 19 -- The Supreme Court has refused Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) the relief it was seeking. On Monday, the court dismissed the company's petition in the adjusted gross revenue (AGR) case, in which VIL had asked for the waiver of more than Rs 45,000 crore in outstanding AGR dues,an amount the operator says is vital to its survival. Bharti Airtel had filed a similar application, arguing that any concession granted to VIL should be extended to all operators.

A bench led by Justice J B Pardiwala described both petitions as "misconceived". The ruling removes any prospect of the Court revisiting the calculation of AGR liabilities.

Vodafone Idea has already benefited from substantial government support. Under the 2021 rescue package,...