The Supreme Court declined to intervene in Asian Paints’ challenge against the CCI’s probe into alleged abuse of dominance following Grasim Industries’ complaint, leading the paint major to withdraw its plea and face a full investigation.
The Supreme Court of India will reassess the Competition Commission of India (CCI) plea regarding the rejection of AGI Greenpac’s resolution plan for Hindustan National Glass and Industries Limited (HNGIL). Notices have been issued to stakeholders, with both AGI Greenpac and CCI seeking a fresh hearing due to concerns over competition and implementation issues.
The Supreme Court transferred 24 writ petitions regarding Amazon and Flipkart’s anti-competitive practices to the Karnataka High Court, following a request from the Competition Commission of India (CCI). This consolidation aims to unify ongoing cases related to alleged violations of the Competition Act, 2002, enhancing efficiency and consistency in rulings.
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.
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.
During an event, a report by the Esya Centre analyzed the potential effects of the proposed Digital Competition Bill on consumer welfare and digital markets. Supreme Court judge Hima Kohli stressed the importance of aligning the bill with constitutional principles and addressing critical challenges in the digital market. She highlighted the need for industry concerns and balancing regulation with innovation.
The National Company Law Tribunal’s Chandigarh bench approved the merger of Tata Sons-owned Air India and Vistara airlines, aiming for completion by year-end. This will position Air India as the nation’s largest international carrier and second-largest domestic carrier. Post-merger, SIA will hold a 25.1% stake in Air India, with ongoing efforts to enhance customer experience and modernize the fleet.
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The Karnataka High Court on 23rd May, expressed uncertainty about its jurisdiction over Swiggy’s plea against a Competition Commission of India (CCI) directive. The court questioned if any part of the case’s cause of action took place in Karnataka, requesting additional clarity from Swiggy. The dispute centers on sharing confidential information with the CCI during an anti-competitive practice probe.
Yesterday, 6th April, The Calcutta HC ruled that Google Play is not a Payment Aggregator, but the RBI will make the final decision. The court rejected Hoichoi’s plea for protection against removal from the platform for not adopting Google Play Billing System. The matter is referred to the RBI for further judgment.
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.