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.
The Supreme Court of India indicated that all pending cases against Amazon and Flipkart for alleged anti-competitive practices should be transferred to the Karnataka High Court. During a hearing, the Court directed no hearings on Amazon’s petitions until January 6 and permitted the Competition Commission of India to amend and add parties to the cases.
Attorney General R. Venkataramani Today (Dec 12) urged the Chief Justice of India (CJI) to list the Competition Commission of India’s (CCI) plea seeking consolidation of writ petitions filed by e-commerce resellers. The matter, which Venkataramani mentioned before CJI, is expected to be heard on Monday (Dec 16).
Amazon & Flipkart Cases
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has urged the Supreme Court to consolidate 23 lawsuits aimed at obstructing its antitrust investigation into Amazon, Flipkart, Samsung, and Vivo. The probe, initiated in 2020, uncovers alleged violations of antitrust laws, with accusations of preferential treatment. The Supreme Court is set to hear the plea amid ongoing tensions in India’s growing e-commerce sector.
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.
An investigation by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) reveals that food delivery companies Zomato and Swiggy may have breached competition laws through exclusivity contracts and pricing parity clauses that favor specific restaurants. These practices hinder market competition, negatively impacting smaller food outlets and raising concerns as both companies prepare for significant IPOs amidst ongoing regulatory scrutiny.
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The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, plans to hear Google LLC’s arguments on alleged anti-competitive practices in the Android market over five to six days. Both Google and the Competition Commission of India challenge a previous mixed ruling from the NCLAT, which upheld a significant fine against Google.
Today(on 18th July), The Supreme Court of India will hear appeals from Google and the Competition Commission of India in September, challenging NCLAT’s verdict on Google’s anti-competitive practices in the Android market. The tribunal upheld a significant fine but dismissed the requirement for Google to allow third-party app stores on its Play Store.
On Friday (15th March): The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has launched an inquiry into Google’s User Choice Billing System, suspecting abuse of market dominance. Google’s fee structure may disproportionately affect app developers, potentially violating sections 4(2)(a), 4(2)(b), and 4(2)(c) of the Competition Act. This action follows allegations from industry bodies and companies regarding unfair pricing practices and lack of competition.