The Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) organized a Seminar on "Regulatory Mechanism and Dispute Resolution in Telecom, Broadcasting & Cyber Sectors" in Gangtok. The seminar was organised to raise awareness and discuss pertinent issues in the telecom, broadcasting, and IT sectors. Justice Shri D.N. Patel highlighted TDSAT's jurisdiction, which encompasses various areas including telecom, broadcasting, cyber matters, and data protection. He also emphasized TDSAT's efficient dispute resolution system, including the success of its Mediation Centre and the establishment of Circuit Benches in different cities.<br />''<br />''Chief Guest Justice Shri Biswanath Somadder praised TDSAT's initiative in hosting the seminar in Sikkim, emphasizing the importance of consumer rights in the telecom sector. Guest of Honour Shri Basava Prabhu S. Patil stressed the significance of such seminars for both legal professionals and the local community.<br />''<br />''The seminar included presentations on topics such as cyber fraud prevention, telecommunications law, broadcasting sector fairness, and adjudication mechanisms under the IT Act. The distinguished panel engaged with the audience, including judges, lawyers, government officials, stakeholders, and law students.<br />''<br />''In his closing remarks, Justice Shri D.N. Patel advised law students to seize opportunities for learning and encouraged faculty to facilitate students' participation in such events and visits to legal institutions.<br />''<br />''Overall, the seminar provided a platform for stakeholders to exchange ideas, address challenges, and enhance understanding of legal frameworks in the telecom, broadcasting, and IT sectors.<br />