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.
As an additional point, the Court also declared the automatic extension of licenses beyond 20 years unlawful. In line with the essence of the case, the Court conducted extensive public discussions and allowed for the presentation of evidence by witnesses and experts in a novel fashion.