The Indian government has approached the Supreme Court seeking clarification on spectrum allocation for specific purposes, including defense, public infrastructure, and satellite communication. The government argues that certain spectrum resources cannot be auctioned due to their unique nature or international practices and should be assigned administratively. Despite the court’s 2012 mandate for spectrum auctions following the 2G scam, the government has continued to allocate spectrum for specific requirements. The new telecom law passed in December 2022 also provides for exemptions in spectrum allocation. The government emphasizes that it will maintain the auction route for commercial use of spectrum, such as mobile communication services.