CCI dismisses allegations of refusal to deal by chemists in West Bengal -closes case against Cipla and Macleods and Bengal Chemists & Druggists Association at prima facie stage

CCI dismisses allegations of refusal to deal by chemists in West Bengal -closes case against  Cipla and Macleods and Bengal Chemists & Druggists Association at prima facie stage Competition Commission of India (“CCI/Commission”), by way of two separate orders dated 10.05.2019 and 23.05.2019, has exonerated Bengal Chemist and Druggist Association (“BCDA”) (in both cases) and…

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CCI finds no case of abuse of dominance against Oriental Insurance Company for lack of market power

CCI finds no case of abuse of dominance against Oriental Insurance Company for lack of market power   The Competition Commission of India (“CCI/Commission”) by  way of order dated 10.05.2019, has  exonerated Oriental Insurance Company Limited (“Oriental”) against allegations of abuse of dominant position in the market for provision of fire insurance services. Background The information was…

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Role of Courts in Settling Conflict of Jurisdiction Between Sector Regulators and Competition Regulator in India

Role of Courts in Settling Conflict of Jurisdiction Between Sector Regulators and Competition Regulator in India The conflict of jurisdiction between sector specific regulators and CCI has been a perennial source of litigation between the parties which has attracted judicial intervention by writ courts. The higher judiciary in India, including the Competition Appellate Tribunal (COMPAT)…

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