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    Patent Rights vs Competition Law: Supreme Court Stays NCLAT Ruling, CCI Jurisdiction Under Lens
    Patent Rights vs Competition Law: Supreme Court Stays NCLAT Ruling, CCI Jurisdiction Under Lens
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    Patent Rights vs Competition Law: Supreme Court Stays NCLAT Ruling, CCI Jurisdiction Under Lens

    The Supreme Court of India has signaled it will decide whether the Competition Commission of India can probe anti-competitive conduct linked to patent rights, while staying parts of an NCLAT ruling excluding Competition Act scrutiny over patent-based dominance claims.

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    ‘Unconstitutional Penalty Regime’: Apple Tells Delhi High Court It Can’t Be Forced To Face CCI Proceedings
    ‘Unconstitutional Penalty Regime’: Apple Tells Delhi High Court It Can’t Be Forced To Face CCI Proceedings
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    ‘Unconstitutional Penalty Regime’: Apple Tells Delhi High Court It Can’t Be Forced To Face CCI Proceedings

    Tech giant Apple told the Delhi High Court that it should not be compelled to participate in an “unconstitutional penalty regime” under the Competition Act. The company challenged CCI’s power to impose penalties based on global turnover, calling it arbitrary and disproportionate.

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    Meta Challenges NCLAT Order in Supreme Court After Rs 213 Crore CCI Penalty Over WhatsApp Privacy Policy
    Meta Challenges NCLAT Order in Supreme Court After Rs 213 Crore CCI Penalty Over WhatsApp Privacy Policy
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    Meta Challenges NCLAT Order in Supreme Court After Rs 213 Crore CCI Penalty Over WhatsApp Privacy Policy

    Meta Platforms and WhatsApp have approached the Supreme Court challenging the NCLAT verdict that upheld the CCI’s Rs 213.14 crore penalty over WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy. The case involves allegations of abuse of dominance and forced user consent for data sharing with Meta group companies.

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    CCI Moves Against IndiGo Over Mass Flight Disruptions, Probe Likely Under Competition Law
    CCI Moves Against IndiGo Over Mass Flight Disruptions, Probe Likely Under Competition Law
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    CCI Moves Against IndiGo Over Mass Flight Disruptions, Probe Likely Under Competition Law

    The Competition Commission of India has taken cognizance of complaints against IndiGo following widespread flight delays and cancellations across several routes. The watchdog found competition law concerns at the preliminary stage and decided to proceed further under the Competition Act, 2002.

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    Google Pays Rs.20.2 Crore to Settle Android TV Antitrust Case in India – CCI Accepts with a Twist!
    Google Pays Rs.20.2 Crore to Settle Android TV Antitrust Case in India – CCI Accepts with a Twist!
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    Google Pays Rs 20.2 Crore to Settle Android TV Antitrust Case in India – CCI Accepts with a Twist!

    Google has settled its Android TV dominance case with CCI for Rs.20.2 crore, agreeing to major policy changes. However, a CCI member strongly dissented, claiming Google’s offer fails to fix core competition issues.

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    Abuse of Dominance in WhatsApp|| ‘Cease-&-Desist Directions’: CCI Imposes Rs.213.14 Crore Penalty on Meta
    Abuse of Dominance in WhatsApp|| ‘Cease-&-Desist Directions’: CCI Imposes Rs.213.14 Crore Penalty on Meta
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    Abuse of Dominance in WhatsApp|| ‘Cease-&-Desist Directions’: CCI Imposes Rs.213.14 Crore Penalty on Meta

    The Competition Commission of India fined Meta Rs. 213.14 crore for abusing its market dominance related to WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy, which forced users to accept new data-sharing terms. The CCI issued cease-and-desist orders, requiring changes to data handling practices, including opt-out options and transparency in data sharing.

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