CCI dismisses complaint of Cupid against Ministry of Health & Family Care and the Central Procurement Agency in purchase of male condoms in India The Competition Commission of India (“CCI/Commission”) vide order dated 26.12.2018 under Section 26(2) of the Competition Act,2002 (“the Act”) , has dismissed allegations of abuse…
Delhi High Court reiterates its judgment in antitrust proceedings before CCI -rejects Monsanto’s plea – allows CCI to reopen simultaneous proceedings against Directors/Officers for alleged violation of anti-trust laws. The Division Bench (DB) of the Delhi High Court comprising of the Chief Justice Rajendra Menon and Justice V K Rao in a recent judgement…
CCI widens the scope of investigation into unfair pricing by private hospitals in Delhi – based on current investigation against Max Super Specialty Hospital for overcharging for consumables through In house pharmacy The Competition Commission of India (“CCI/Commission”) vide order dated 31.08.2018 has directed further investigation by the Director General (“DG”) into allegations of…
CCI holds “mere” discussion on price increase amongst competitors ,without actual implementation , no cartel – dilutes standard of proof in cartel case- Holds no cartel amongst flashlight makers despite leniency applications The Competition Commission of India (‘CCI/Commission”) in a significant shift from its earlier tough stand on cartels has held that mere discussion…
Supreme Court of India delivers 2nd landmark judgment on cartels in India –dismisses legalistic findings of CCI and COMPAT of bid rigging in tender floated by IOCL for LPG Cylinders- based on market conditions The Supreme Court of India (“Court”) vide its landmark judgment dated 1.10.2018 has allowed the appeals by the 44 LPG…
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 from…
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 S.p.A…
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 Competition…
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 turnover…
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 in…
