The Chhattisgarh High Court dismissed a plea by ElasticRun employees seeking to cancel an FIR after a knife they delivered via Flipkart was later used in a murder. The court said the case requires full investigation into knowledge, negligence, and IT Act safe harbour claims.
The Mumbai Consumer Commission found Flipkart and Thomson TV guilty of selling a defective television and failing to address the customer’s complaints. The commission ruled that both companies are jointly responsible, ordering a full refund of Rs 13,999, compensation for mental distress, and covering litigation costs, collectively amounting to Rs 20,000.
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.
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 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.
The Supreme Court denied the Competition Commission of India’s request to transfer cases involving Amazon and Flipkart to a division bench, emphasizing adherence to procedural rules. Justice Oka highlighted the importance of not providing special treatment to litigants. The cases are set for a hearing on December 17 in the Karnataka High Court.
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 (CCI) has asked the Karnataka High Court to lift an interim stay on a case involving Amazon and Flipkart’s alleged preferential treatment of certain vendors. During a hearing, the CCI defended its designation of 13 vendors as ‘opposite parties.’ The court extended the stay, with the next hearing set for November 27, 2023.
The Consumer Court in Bengaluru penalized Flipkart for delivering a different product as a replacement, disregarding its argument as a mere intermediary. The court upheld the responsibility of Flipkart in ensuring proper service and product delivery, ordering a refund of approximately Rs.13,799 and additional compensation of Rs.10,000 to the affected customer.
