As a secondary point, the automatic renewal of licenses after 20 years was also struck down by the Court. In line with the nature of the dispute, the Court held public deliberations and opened up witness & expert testimony in an unprecedented way.
In relation to its secondary decision, the Court also ruled that the automatic renewal of licenses after 20 years was not permissible. Taking into account the context of the dispute, the Court held public debates and permitted testimony from witnesses and experts in an unprecedented manner.