Spectrum judgment's impact on resolution of regulated entities

The Supreme Court ruled that natural resources like telecom spectrum, held in public trust, do not form part of an insolvent entity's resolution estate under the insolvency code, prioritising regulatory frameworks over insolvency laws. This decision impacts not only telecom but also other regulated sectors such as oil, gas, and mining, where natural resource licences are critical assets, potentially limiting resolution options for insolvent regulated entities.

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