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Tweet CCI Further amends combination regulations -minority acquisitions left untouched The Competition Commission of India (‘CCI’) by way of a notification dated 09 October 2018 (“Notification”) has further amended the Competition Commission of India (Procedure in regard to the transaction of business relating to combinations) Regulations, 2011 (‘Combination Regulations’). Fortunately, based on strong opposition received…

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October 12, 2018 Leave a commentMergers, News and EventsBy M M SHARMA

CCI penalizes Italian MRI machine manufacturer for abusing dominance in sale of specialized MRI G Scan machines to domestic diagnostic Center – Chairman CCI dissents on market definition

Tweet CCI penalizes Italian MRI machine manufacturer for abusing dominance in sale of specialized MRI G Scan machines to domestic diagnostic Center – Chairman CCI dissents on market definition. The Competition Commission of India (CCI/Commission) vide its order dated 27.09.2018 has imposed penalty on Italian world leader in dedicated Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Esaote…

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October 5, 2018 Leave a commentAntitrust, News and EventsBy M M SHARMA

A Type 2 error? NCLAT quashes CCI order punishing Hyundai for Resale Price Maintenance and Tying-in

Tweet A Type 2 error? NCLAT quashes CCI order punishing Hyundai for Resale Price Maintenance and Tying-in. The National Company Appellate Tribunal (“NCLAT/Tribunal ”) , in one of its few orders passed on appeals filed before it under the Competition Act ,2002 (“the Act” ) , vide order dated 19.08.2018 , has set aside the…

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September 28, 2018 Leave a commentAntitrust, News and EventsBy M M SHARMA

CCI penalizes sugar mills in UP, Gujarat and AP for cartelizing in supply of ethanol to OMCs under the Ethanol Blending Programme-ignores market realities

Tweet CCI penalizes sugar mills in UP, Gujarat and AP for cartelizing in supply of ethanol to OMCs under the Ethanol Blending Programme-ignores market realities! The Competition Commission of India (CCI/Commission) vide order dated 18.09.2018 under Section-27 of the Competition Act, 2002 (the Act) has imposed heavy monetary penalties at 7% of their average relevant…

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September 26, 2018 Leave a commentAntitrust, News and EventsBy M M SHARMA

Delhi High Court clears procedural and jurisdictional issues in antitrust inquiry by CCI

Tweet Delhi High Court clears procedural and jurisdictional issues in antitrust inquiry by CCI The Division Bench of the High Court of Delhi comprising of Justice S. Ravindra Bhatt and Justice A K Chawla, vide its landmark judgment dated 12 September 2018 has cleared some important procedural ambiguities surrounding…

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September 24, 2018 Leave a commentAntitrust, News and EventsBy M M SHARMA

CCI introduces the concept of relevant period in market definition-DLF no longer found to be in dominant position in Gurgaon

Tweet CCI introduces the concept of relevant period in market definition-DLF no longer found to be in dominant position in Gurgaon The Competition Commission of India vide two separate orders dated 31.08.2018 in Case no. 73/2014 and Case no. 84/2014 issued under Section 26(6) of the Competition Act,2002, has dismissed the allegations of abuse…

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September 18, 2018 Leave a commentAntitrust, News and EventsBy M M SHARMA

CCI penalizes Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce for restricting releases of dubbed movies in Karnataka.

Tweet CCI penalizes Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC), Film Star Jagesh and Mr. Sa. Ra. Govindu (President of KFCC) for restricting releases of dubbed movies in Karnataka. The Competition Commission of India ( CCI/Commission) vide order dated 30.08.2018 imposed penalty of Rs. 9,72 ,943/- on Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFFC) for acting…

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September 14, 2018 Leave a commentAntitrust, News and EventsBy M M SHARMA

CCI imposes penalty on Geep Industries for being a member of bilateral “ancillary” cartel

Tweet CCI imposes penalty on Geep Industries for being a member of bilateral “ancillary” cartel The Competition Commission of India vide order dated 30/08/18 imposed a penalty of Rs.9,64 06,682 on Geep Industries (India) Private limited for acting in violation of Section 3(3) read with Section 3(1) of the Competition Act, 2002. The case was…

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September 14, 2018 Leave a commentAntitrustBy M M SHARMA

CCI imposes penalties on the Chemists’ Associations in State of Gujarat and three pharma companies for indulging in practice of “No Objection Certificate” before appointment of stockists

Tweet CCI imposes penalties on the Chemists’ Associations in State of Gujarat and three pharma companies for indulging in practice of “No Objection Certificate” before appointment of stockists The Competition Commission of India (“CCI”) by way of an order dated 12 July 2018 has imposed penalty on the Federation of Gujarat State Chemists and Druggists…

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August 11, 2018 Leave a commentAntitrust, News and EventsBy M M SHARMA

CCI imposes penalty on broadcasting service providers for bid-rigging in tenders floated by Sports Broadcasters-decides its fourth leniency case

Tweet CCI decides its fourth leniency, imposes penalty on broadcasting service providers for bid-rigging in tenders floated by Sports Broadcasters- By way of an order dated 11 July 2018, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) imposed a penalty of INR 22.36 Crore on Essel Shyam Communication (Essel Syam) for bid-rigging in tenders floated by sports…

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August 9, 2018 Leave a commentAntitrust, News and EventsBy M M SHARMA

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