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Foreign Investment — Landmark Events

Updated 8 Mar 2026

Landmark Events

Vodafone International Holdings B.V. vs. Union of India

2012

While primarily a tax case, this judgment had profound implications for foreign investment sentiment in India. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Vodafone, stating that Indian…

Essar Teleholdings Ltd. vs. Union of India

2013

This case dealt with the interpretation of FDI policy in the telecom sector, specifically regarding the calculation of foreign equity. The Supreme Court clarified that the 'total…