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NCLAT sets aside CCI order on DLF, remanded back directing to examine

The NCLAT has set aside an order passed by fair trade regulator Competition Commission of India (CCI) with respect to DLF and directed it to examine the matter. The case pertains to CCI rejecting a complaint against DLF and its subsidiary for alleged abuse of the dominant position on the basis of a second/supplementary report from DG. The appellate tribunal said CCI was "not authorised to pass an order for further investigation" if once its probe unit - the DG (Director General) has already "noticed the violation" in its first report and "the same cannot be justified". Based on the second/supplementary DG report, CCI passed the order concluding that the contravention of the provisions" of the Competition Act was not established against DLF and its wholly-owned subsidiary DLF Home Developers. A two-member NCLAT bench said it was "of the opinion that without going into further detail or delving into the merit of the case the order impugned is liable to be set aside since the order

Google dials NCLAT against CCI's Android order, Rs 1,337-crore fine

Says CCI order presents a major setback for its Indian users and businesses who trust Android's security features

CCI likely to appeal against NCLAT order in DLF matter: Sources

The Commission in 2018 had found DLF in contravention of the Competition Act for abusing its dominant position and discriminatory practices

NCLAT upholds CCI's Rs 870 cr fine on Kingfisher, Carlsberg manufacturers

Throws out the appeals of the beer makers, who were accused of cartelisation in the sale and supply of the beverage in various states and UTs

Big Tech and 'sideloading' debate; IT firms fear security, privacy breaches

Sideloading is a way for app developers to load their applications without going through formal stores such as Google Play for Android phones or the Apple App Store for iPhones

Gatekeepers of digital markets

Dominant digital markets as gatekeepers, a sort of front-line regulator, is a turning point in competition law enforcement

CCI raids some steel firms for alleged price collusion, says report

In all around eight to nine offices of steel companies were searched, though names of other firms raided were not immediately clear

Competition (Amendment) Bill: Panel wants annual review of deal valuations

Proposed Settlement and commitment mechanism

GST superstructure lacks some basic features even after 5 years

Currently, there is no appellate mechanism in place for rulings by the GST authorities and a group of ministers is deliberating on it

CCI approves Bharat Biotech International-Eastman exports deal

The Competition Commission of India on Monday said it has approved the proposed deal of Bharat Biotech International Ltd for acquiring shares of Eastman Exports Global Clothing Pvt Ltd through a share purchase agreement. The deal has been approved under the green channel route, wherein a transaction which does not raise any risk of an appreciable adverse effect on competition is deemed to be approved on it being intimated to the competition watchdog. In a release on the CCI's website, the fair trade regulator said it has approved the deal. The proposed combination relates to the acquisition of shares of Eastman Exports Global Clothing (EEGC) by Bharat Biotech International Ltd (BBIL) being implemented by way of the share subscription agreement, share purchase agreement. "Given that there are no horizontal overlaps, vertical and/or complementary links between the activities of the BBIL (including its affiliates) and EEGC, the proposed combination is being notified under the green .

CCI chief calls for devising new tools to check anti-competitive practices

Competition Commission of India acting-chairperson Sangeeta Verma on Monday said fair-trade watchdogs need to devise new tools and develop innovative perspectives on the application of the existing instruments amid rapidly evolving digital landscape. Against the backdrop of the rapidly changing and evolving digital landscape that is posing new challenges for competition law enforcers and questioning the traditional parameters of competition regulation, she highlighted the need for competition agencies to develop innovative perspectives on how to apply the existing instruments suitably and devise new tools. She was speaking at the fifth edition of EU-India Competition week. Verma said that the technical cooperation programme has provided a platform for dialogue and exchange of good practices between competition authority officials and experts from the EU and India. The fifth EU-India competition week, to be held from December 5-7, was inaugurated at Competition Commission of India's

Centre to come up with light-touch regulations for big tech firms: Report

This comes in the backdrop of signs that tech firms may slow down investment in India after the Competition Commission of India's (CCI's) penalty on Google

CCI to look into anti-profiteering steps under GST, replace NAA from Dec

The decision comes at a time when 50-odd cases against the constitutional validity of NAA have been clubbed and are being heard in the Delhi High Court

NCLAT stays CCI's Rs 169 cr penalty on Oyo, orders deposit of amount's 10%

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Tuesday stayed a Rs 169 crore penalty imposed on Oravel Stays Ltd by the competition commission of India (CCI). Oravel Stays Ltd operates under the brand name Oyo. However, a two-member NCLAT bench while admitting the appeal filed by Oravel Stays Ltd (OSL) directed to deposit of 10 per cent of the penalty amount within six weeks. "The appeal is admitted subject to a deposit of 10 per cent of the penalty amount which must be deposited within a period of six weeks. Deposit should be in the form of FDR in favour of Registrar, NCLAT," the order said. The appellate tribunal has directed to list the matter on April 11, 2023, for the next hearing. "In the meanwhile, Counsel for the parties are granted liberty to complete pleadings, which must be completed before the first week of February 2023," the NCLAT said. Besides the fair trade regulator CCI, OSL has also made the Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI

Delhi HC rejects Future Group plea to terminate arbitration before SIAC

Judge says he hasn't expressed any opinion on merits of the arguments raised by the parties; arbitration before SIAC will continue as intended

M&G gets CCI nod for subscription of Trustroot Internet bond, warrants

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Monday said the proposed deal of M&G Group subscribing to convertible bonds and warrants issued by Trustroot Internet Pvt Ltd has been cleared under the green channel route. Under the green route, a deal which does not raise any risk of an appreciable adverse effect on competition is deemed to be approved on it being intimated to the competition watchdog. In a release, the fair-trade regulator said it has approved the proposed deal. M&G Catalyst Capital Fund, Asia Pacific Fund and Prudential Assurance Company are collectively referred to as acquirers. The combination involves acquirers collectively proposing to subscribe to additional optionally convertible bonds and warrants issued by the Trustroot Internet which convertible into the share capital of the company as per the terms and conditions set out in the subscription agreement in October 2022. Upon conversion of warrants, the acquirers will hold less than 5 per cent stake in ...

Tata Group to own 75% stake and SIA 25% in the merged entity: Report

The Air India-Vistara merger is expected to be completed within a year after getting all approvals

CCI needs an update to ensure fair play in digital economy, say experts

New Bill, better training will help anti-trust regulator perform better, they add

Google may face a third CCI fine in less than a month. Now for Android TV

Google has already been fined in previous two cases for "abusing its market dominant position" in connection with the Android mobile device ecosystem

ESMA logjam: EU regulator's move may disrupt bond, derivatives markets

Indian derivatives markets could see disruptions on EU regulator move