The Competition Commission of India ruled that Big Tree Entertainment, operator of BookMyShow, holds a dominant position in online movie ticketing but did not abuse it under the Competition Act, 2002, dismissing rival Showtyme operator Vijay Gopal’s complaint.
The Indian Supreme Court expressed significant concerns over Flipkart’s market dominance, questioning its impact on competition and smaller businesses. The Court appointed an amicus curiae and highlighted issues regarding Flipkart’s discounts harming small traders. AIOVA, the complainant, was absent from the hearing, leading to a discussion about fair representation in the case.
