3rd NALSAR-CCI Antitrust Moot, 2024
NALSAR University of Law is all set to bring the 3rd NALSAR-CCI Antitrust Moot, 2024 presented by Trilegal from March 22nd —
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CCI approves acquisition of shareholding in Delanord Investments by Abu Dhabi Ports Company
The Commission stated that the precise delineation of relevant markets can be left open as irrespective of the delineation, the Proposed Combination will not cause any appreciable adverse effect on competition in India.
Navigating the Hub-and-Spoke Cartel in India: An Analytical Overview of the New Provision
by Sanjay Vashishtha† and Abhay Pratap††
Cite as: 2023 SCC OnLine Blog Exp 75
SAM advises TPG Inc on the acquisition of certain shareholding of Quality Care India Limited
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. successfully represented Centella Mauritius Holdings Limited (an affiliate of TPG Inc.) before the Competition Commission of India
Mitigating factors should be considered while imposing penalty for anti-competitive behavior: NCLAT imposes 1% penalty of the turnover on Geep Industries
“…penalty @1% of the turnover for each year of continuance of the cartel would be appropriate penalty in keeping with the extent and seriousness proportionality of the anti-competitive behavior of Geep Industries.”.
Interim Measures in Indian Antitrust Cases: Past, Present and Future
by Shweta Shroff Chopra†, Yaman Verma†† and Neetu Ahlawat†††
Cite as: 2023 SCC OnLine Blog Exp 35
‘Findings not contrary to the weight of record’; Supreme Court affirms NCLAT’s order refusing to stay CCI’s Rs 1,338 crore penalty on Google LLC for anti-competitive practices
The Supreme Court had reservation to express its opinion on the merits of the case which would otherwise affect the proceedings pending before NCLAT and stated that the findings of the CCI at the interlocutory stage was neither without jurisdiction nor suffered from any error which would necessitate interference in the appeal.
Khaitan & Co releases ‘Foresight 2023’ on sharper laws, active regulatory oversight and new reforms to encourage foreign investments
Sharper laws, active regulatory oversight and new reforms to encourage foreign investments in promising sectors can provide a springboard to the economy,
NCLAT refuses to grant interim relief to Google; directs to deposit 10% of ₹ 936 crore penalty
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, New Delhi: While deciding an appeal filed against the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) order imposing a
NCLAT sets aside clean chit to DLF in allegations of abuse of dominant position case; CCI to hear matter afresh
In the case at hand, a buyer of an apartment in a DLF Project had allegedly found several clauses of the buyer-seller agreement reflecting abuse of dominance position by DLF which was “highly unfair and discriminatory” to the buyer.
Leniency application is like admission of guilt in a cartel; NCLAT upholds penalty imposed on United Breweries, Carlsberg and All India Breweries Association
NCLAT while deciding the issue of cartelisation by breweries observed that lesser penalty application indicates admission of guilt and held United Breweries, Carlsberg India Pvt. Ltd. and All India Breweries Association liable for cartelisation.
16 interesting stories from Tribunals and Commissions [November, 2022]
Mehul Choksi banned from SEBI for 10 years; SC acted in violation of the provisions of Constitution: CIC; No prohibition on advocate to represent different company in separate proceedings filed under Section 7 IBC; Interim directions to Gurugram Municipal Corporation vis-a-vis banned foreign dog breeds and increased cases of pet and stray dog menace; and more
CCI holds Google to be dominant in the relevant markets for licensable OS for smart mobile devices and app store for Android OS; Imposes penalty of Rs. 936.44 crore
Competition Commission of India: While deciding upon the complaint filed against Google alleging contravention of the provisions of the Competition
CCI | Google faces penalty of Rs. 1337.76 crores for abusing its dominant position in multiple markets in the Android Mobile Device Ecosystem; Cease and Desist order issued
“One of the most important issue that comes out is to what extent should a platform operator, in this case Google, set governance rules purportedly to “protect” its ecosystem and should there be limits to this self-assumed role?”
“Fair market opportunity is the hallmark of competition”; CCI imposes hefty monetary penalty on MakeMyTrip, Goibibo and OYO for their anti-competitive practices and abuse of dominant position
Competition Commission of India: In a significant development, the Commission while deliberating upon the alleged contravention of Sections 3 and
CCI | Investigations ordered against BookMyShow for their alleged abuse of dominant position in the relevant market
Competition Commission of India (CCI): In a significant decision, the coram of Ashok Kumar Gupta (Chairperson), Sangeeta Verma and Bhagwant Singh Bishnoi
Major setback to Amazon as NCLAT upholds CCI’s decision to impose Rs. 200 crore penalty vis-a-vis the Amazon-Future Deal
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT): While deciding the instant appeal filed by Amazon.com NV Investment Holdings LLC challenging the order passed
30 Reports to Read from Tribunals and Commissions | April and May RoundUp 2022
Central Information Commission (CIC) Framework of RTI Act restricts jurisdiction of CIC to provide a ruling on issues pertaining to access/right to
DLF is a dominant enterprise in developing commercial space in Kolkata? CCI analyses
Competition Commission of India (CCI): On finding that DLF being a new entrant in developing commercial space in Kolkata and having only