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08 Jan 2023

Google challenges CCI's October ruling in Android antitrust case in India's SC

Google files a legal challenge in India's SC against the ruling of country's antitrust watchdog. CCI in October fined the Alphabet Inc unit $161 million for exploiting its dominant position in the market for Android. Google's Supreme Court filing seeks to put the CCI decision on hold while its appeal is heard, said one person familiar with the matter on Saturday.

05 Jan 2023

Google to appeal in SC against CCI's October ruling on Android anti-trust

Google to appeal in SC against CCI's anti-trust order in October. CCI in October fined the Alphabet Inc unit $161 million for exploiting its dominant position in the market for Android which powers 97% of smartphones in India. Google believes some of CCI's directives cannot be implemented.

23 Dec 2022

Google challenges CCI order on unfair business practice in Android

Google challenges CCI order on tech giant abusing its dominant position in Android ecosystem. Google calls the verdict a setback for Indian users. Google was fined over Rs 2,200 crore in two CCI rulings less than a week apart in October.

Delhi High Court

25 Aug 2022

Delhi HC rejects appeals of WhatsApp, Facebook against CCI probe

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeals of WhatsApp and Facebook on Thursday against CCI. In April last year, a single judge of the high court had refused to interdict against CCI's probe. In January last year, the CCI on its own had decided to look into WhatsApp's updated privacy policy.

Competition Commission of India

17 Jul 2022

Centre could introduce bills to amend competition, insolvency laws

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has ordered probes. CCI has the mandate to promote competition and curb unfair business ways across sectors.

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal

13 Jun 2022

NCLAT rejects Amazon's plea to stay CCI order suspending Future Coupons deal

NCLAT bench in its judgement today upheld the CCI's order of suspension of Amazon Future Coupons deal agreeing with CCI's order that Amazon had not made full disclosures of the information to the Commission.

05 Apr 2022

Zomato, Swiggy involved in unfair biz practices, what it means for customers?

CCI probe against Zomato and Swiggy. Probe for alleged unfair business practices. Disparity inn dealings with restaurant partners.

04 Apr 2022

Swiggy, Zomato's conduct needs investigation, says CCI

According to the fair trade regulator, there is a prima facie case for certain actions of Zomato and Swiggy. CCI has requested its director general to conduct a thorough investigation into the claims and provide a report within two months. In July last year, the association filed a complaint with the antitrust commission, alleging data masking, deep discounting, and platform neutrality violations

11 Mar 2022

CCI decides not to pursue case related to Amazon Seller Services

The regulator had taken suo moto cognisance of the matter. Thereafter, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) asked the company submit certain documents.

04 Mar 2022

CCI disposes of complaint against Amazon Seller Services

The association comprises more than 2,000 sellers across the country, with its members selling various products on e-commerce marketplaces. According to the association, there exist anti-competitive arrangements amongst the entities, resulting in alleged lack of platform neutrality on Amazon.In. The lack of platform neutrality on the marketplace and preferential treatment is resulting in a foreclosure of competition on the marketplace, it added.

Confederation of All India Traders

29 Jan 2022

CAIT moves to CCI against 'Chinese' firm Shopee for hurting Indian SMEs

CAIT alleged that Shopee violated the Competition Act. CAIT Chairman Praveen Khandelwal said that Shopee is offering hefty discounts. Shopee offers products on its website at Re 1, Rs 9, Rs 49 etc.

08 Jan 2022

CCI directs probe against Google for alleged abuse of dominant position

Digital News Publishers Association filed complaint against Alphabet Inc, Google LLC, Google India Private Ltd and Google Ireland Ltd. It said that more than 50 per cent of the total traffic on the news websites is routed through Google. being the dominant player, Google, by way of its algorithms, determines which news website gets discovered via search, it added.

31 Dec 2021

Competition Comm orders probe against Apple for alleged unfair practices

The watchdog said that Apple's App Store is the only channel for app developers to distribute their apps. The regulator has ordered a detailed probe by its Director General (DG).

25 Dec 2021

NCLAT stays CCI order imposing Rs 873 crore penalty on beer makers

Kingfisher maker United Breweries is faced with a fine of Rs 751.8 crore. NCLAT bench has directed United Breweries to deposit 10 per cent of the penalty amount withing three weeks. The NCLAT has also directed the CCI and the All India Brewers Association to file replies over the notices issued by it.

18 Dec 2021

CCI fines Amazon Rs 202 crore suspends approval for deal with Future Coupons

CCI has imposed a penalty of Rs 202 crore on Amazon. CCI said that Amazon ought to have notified the combination and Future Retail (FRL) shareholding agreement.

23 Sep 2021

Google moves to Delhi HC against CCI after leak of a confidential report

Google said that it aims to prevent any further unlawful disclosures of confidential findings by CCI’s investigative arm. Google is protesting against the breach of confidence which impairs Google’s ability to defend itself and harms itself and its partners. Google has "not yet received or reviewed this confidential report".

18 Sep 2021

CCI probe finds Google abused Android dominance: Report

Android powers 98% of India`s 520 million smartphones. The probe was triggered in 2019 after two Indian junior antitrust research associates and a law student filed a complaint.

Apple App store

02 Sep 2021

Apple faces antitrust case in India over in-app payments issues: Report

The Indian case was filed by a little-known, non-profit group which argues Apple`s fee of up to 30% hurts competition. Unlike Indian court cases, filings and details of cases reviewed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) are not made public. The CCI will review the case and could order its investigations arm to conduct a wider probe, or dismiss it altogether.

27 Aug 2021

Delhi HC to hear appeals of Facebook, WhatsApp in October

WhatsApp and Facebook have also challenged the CCI's asking them to furnish certain information for the purpose of inquiry conducted by it. The division bench of the high court had on May 6 issued notices on the appeals and asked the Centre to respond to it. The court had said it saw no merit in the petitions.

23 Aug 2021

CCI imposes Rs 200 crore penalty on Maruti Suzuki over discount diktat

The investigation found that each and every discount offered by the dealers of the MSIL over and above the customer offers of the MSIL, had to be permitted by the MSIL. The dealers were informed by the MSIL that no discounts above the stated discounts are to be offered to consumers.

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