Today, on 27th January, In a setback for JioStar, the Supreme Court refused to halt the Competition Commission of India’s probe into alleged abuse of dominance and discriminatory pricing in Kerala’s television distribution market, holding the investigation remains preliminary and must continue lawfully.
The Supreme Court has ruled that State governments cannot prescribe additional or different eligibility conditions for appointing Drug Inspectors beyond what is provided under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules. Recruitment must strictly follow the qualifications notified by the Central Government, and State service rules cannot override central law.
