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An Analytical Study Of Tying Arrangements In The Operating Systems And Cloud ...

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This research paper examines tying arrangements in the operating systems and cloud services sectors within the various parts of Bengaluru region, focusing on their impact under competition law....

Impact of Inflation in India: How Rising Prices Affect the Poor and Economy

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This article is all about Inflation rate inflation rate in india effect of inflation in india who poor people suffer from this how their life style changes because of this many people suffer ma...

CCI's Suo Motu Intervention: Examining WhatsApp's Privacy Policy for Abuse of...

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In early 2021, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) initiated a Suo Motu investigation against WhatsApp LLC and its parent company Meta Platforms, Inc. (formerly Facebook Inc.), following ...

Why Were The Anti-Trust Reports Against Apple Called Back?

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India's antitrust authority, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), has recently made an unusual decision where it recalled investigation reports related to an investigation into Apple. Thi...

Competition Law: Enhancing Market Efficiency and Consumer Welfare through Ant...

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Competition means struggle or contention for superiority and in commercial world it means striving for customers and business of people in market place. Often described as 'process of rivalry b...

Competition Law In India And Its Evolution

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In 2002, the Parliament of India enacted the Competition Act, replacing the archaic Monopoly and Restrictive Trade Practices Act (popularly referred to as the MRTP Act) of 1969. The primary goa...

Meru Travel Solutions vs. Uber India Systems, Competition Commission of India...

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This Article attempts to answer some relevant questions in and around the case of Meru Travel Solutions vs. Uber India Systems, Competition Commission of India order no. 81 of 2015. Why did t...

The Dynamics of Competitive Exclusion: A Comprehensive Study of Strategic App...

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In the complex landscape of competitive markets, the concept of competitive exclusion serves as a pivotal element influencing the development of industries and businesses. Originating from ecol...

The CCI Review Process: Lessons from Zee-Sony for the Reliance-Disney JV

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In July 2023, the Wall Street Journal reported that Walt Disney was exploring strategic options for its Star India business, including a joint venture or sale. In February 2024, Reliance Indust...

The Role of Competition Commission of India (CCI) in Curbing Abuse of Dominan...

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Overview of Competition Law Brief introduction to competition law and its significance in promoting fair competition. The Competition Act 2002 was enacted to promote competition, preve...

E-Currency- Evolution And Regulatory Challenges

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In the current landscape, electronic devices, particularly those connected to the internet, are gaining increasing significance, gradually becoming an indispensable part of our daily routines. ...

Amazon Facing Class Action Lawsuit for Alleged Audiobook Monopoly

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Amazon.com, the e-commerce behemoth, is facing a proposed class action lawsuit alleging that its audiobook distribution practices constitute a monopoly in the market. The lawsuit, spearheaded b...

Role of Cartels in Market Manipulation: A Legal Perspective

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This article explores the issues consumers face due to cartels and the ways in which these entities manipulate the market. Cartels are formed when two or more businesses, either formally or inf...

Regulation And Analysis Of The Concept Of Insider Trading: A Critical Analysis

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This article provides a comprehensive critical analysis of the regulation and enforcement of insider trading laws in India, set against a backdrop of global standards and practices. Insider tra...

Breaking Monopolies, Empowering Markets: The Imperative of Antitrust Vigilance

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In today's interconnected global economy, competition law stands as a cornerstone of ensuring fair and efficient markets. As a passionate advocate for the principles of competition and antitrus...

Analyzing The Digital Markets Act (DMA) In The Context Of Competition In The ...

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Modern techniques have replaced traditional ones as a result of the information and communication technology industry's explosive expansion. The modernization process is reflected in both the e...

Deciphering Anti-Competitive Deposit Return Schemes

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Deposit return schemes (DRS) have gained widespread popularity as a mechanism to address environmental pollution resulting from single-use beverage containers. While their environmental benefit...

Interface Between AI And Competition Law

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As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented rate, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly prevalent in various industries. In India, this development has rais...

How Competition Law Levels the Playing Field for Indian MSMEs

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India is a country known for its rising demographic dividend and all micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across various sectors have recorded tremendous growth. The MSME sector of the I...

The Draft Digital Competition Bill, A Need And Necessity

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The Draft Digital Competition Bill, 2024, proposes significant reforms in regulating digital markets and competition. This research paper critically analyses the key provisions of the bill, exa...

Development of Equity Law in India

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Equity is a fundamental and timeless feature of Indian law. It is composed of judicial doctrines, maxims, and guiding ideas that improve statute law by overcoming the limitations and strictness...

Understanding Provisions for Penalties on Resolution Professionals and Liquid...

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In the dynamic landscape of insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings, the roles of Resolution Professionals (RPs) and Liquidators are pivotal. These professionals are entrusted with the responsibi...

The Conflict Between Intellectual Property Rights And Competition Law

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Competition law and Intellectual Property law are the two main areas of law that govern the market and promote consumer welfare and transfer of technology. The relationship shared between intel...

Types of Mergers and Definition of combination under Competition Act, 2002

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What is a Merger?A merger is an arrangement that combines two current businesses into a single new business. There are various merger types, and businesses merge for a variety of reasons. Merge...

Anti-Competitive Agreements: Section 3 Of The Competition Act, 2002

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Section 3 of the Competition Act, 2002 in India addresses issues related to anti-competitive agreements. This provision of the Act prohibits any agreements, whether formal or informal, between ...

Objectives Of Competition Law, Their Drawbacks, Impact On Foreign Companies, ...

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In India, the Competition Act of 2002 oversees competition law, seeking to foster and maintain competition within the Indian market. This act replaced the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Pract...

Cartel Regulation: Legal Frameworks and Enforcement Strategies

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In the marketplace, cartels pose a serious threat to both fair competition and consumer welfare. These collusive agreements between rival businesses to set pricing, allocate markets, or limit o...

Concept of Penalty under Indian Contract Law: An Analysis

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The Indian Contract Act, of 1872 uses the words penalty under section 74 as: "Compensation of breach of contract where penalty stipulated for :- When a contract has been broken, if a sum is name...

A Comparative Study On Merger

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We are living in a free market economy age where business entities are engaged in practicing competition. Sometimes it leads to the monopolization of market by way of anti-competitive agreement...

Evolution of Competition Law in India: From Command and Control to Fair Marke...

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There is universal recognition that competition law is an important means of ensuring abundant quality of goods and services at affordable prices for consumers, apart from effectively addressin...

Evolution And Comparison Of Competition Laws: US, UK And India

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The idea of Monopoly in a freely competitive market breeds the idea of Anti-Competition legislations. Monopoly, to state, refers to the establishment of control over a product or service by an ...

Analyzing Fair Competition In The Digital Marketplace: Rohit Arora V Zomato P...

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In the case of Rohit Arora v Zomato Private Limited, Mr. Arora, a longstanding consumer of Zomato's services since 2018, has filed a complaint under Section 19(1)(a) of the Competition Act, 200...

Unveiling the Anti-Trust And Competition Laws in India: A Comprehensive Resea...

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In the present worldwide economy, hostile to trust and contest regulations are vital to controlling fair strategic policies and keeping a serious commercial center. India, with its quickly deve...

The Role Of Competition Law In Preventing Anti-Competitive Mergers And Acquis...

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This study explores the critical function of competition legislation in preventing anti-competitive behaviour in the context of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Concerns about market competi...

The Impact Of Competition Law On The Pricing And Competition Dynamics In The ...

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Educational organisations are commonly seen as entities that offer exceptional services to the community, as they contribute to the development of well-rounded individuals who can positively im...

Harmonizing Innovation And Fair Play: Exploring The Interplay Between Intelle...

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In the dynamic landscape of modern business, the coexistence of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Competition Law poses a fascinating challenge. This article delves into the intricate danc...

CCI's Jurisdictional Issues And Remedies: A Comprehensive Analysis

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The Competition Commission of India (CCI) plays a vital role in upholding fair competition and preventing anti-competitive practices in the Indian market. However, its jurisdiction has been cha...

Revisiting the Microsoft Antitrust Showdown: United States v/s Microsoft Corp

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A case study on how Microsoft leveraged its position to monopolise the web browser market. Introduction: The Microsoft antitrust case stands as a watershed moment in the history of technolo...

A Comprehensive Analysis of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) Regulat...

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The Competition Commission of India (CCI) Regulations of 2009 are a cornerstone of India's competition law framework. Introduced under the Competition Act, 2002, these regulations have signific...

Private Enforcement Of Competition Laws

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Research Methodology The present research work on the topic of "Private enforcement of competition law" is both explorative and analytical. It sought to construct, throughout the analysis of s...

Strengthening Competition Oversight: Empowering Regulatory Review For Non-Not...

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Mergers and acquisitions that do not surpass a specific threshold are not obligated to be disclosed to the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for prior clearance under the provisions of the ...

Recent Developments in Competition Law In India

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The year 2022 witnessed significant developments in the field of competition law in India. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) efficiently approved notified combinations within reasonable...

A Comparative Analysis Of The Competition Act In India And Other Jurisdiction...

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This law review paper provides an in-depth analysis of the Competition Act in India, focusing on its key provisions, enforcement mechanisms, and its effectiveness in promoting competition in th...

Case Brief: Express Industry Council Of India v/s Jet Airways (India) Ltd

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Basic Details: Informant: Express Industry Council of India Opposite Party No. 1: Jet Airways (India) Ltd. Opposite Party No. 1 Opposite Party No. 2: IndiGo Airlines Opposite Party No. 2 Opposi...

Case Brief: Competition Commission Of India v/s State Of Mizoram

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Facts: The complaint received by the Competition Commission of India was regarding a state lottery which was run by the state of Mizoram. The complaint highlighted instances of bid rigging col...

The Effectiveness of Growth Through Acquisition as a Strategy for Companies: ...

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This study uses Coca-Cola as a case study to explore how organisations expand through acquisition. The concept of growth through acquisition and its significance in corporate strategy is introduced...

Conflict Between Patent Law And Competition Law

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In recent years, the interplay between Patent law and Competition law has given arise to many contemporary issues. At the first instance, the two might seem to be in perceptible conflict but ov...

Process Of Competition Law In India

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Competition law in India aims to promote competition, protect consumer interests, and prevent anti-competitive practices. The Competition Act, of 2002 is the primary legislation governing compe...

The Intersection Of Competition Law And Intellectual Property Rights In India

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Intellectual property rights (IPRs) and competition law are two legal frameworks that often intersect in complex ways. While IPRs are essential for fostering innovation and creativity, they can...

Friction Between Competition Law And IPR

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The differences between Competition Law and IPR has surfaced a lot time to time playing a vital role in the economic market. Both the laws promote welfare of the consumer and transmit of Techno...

Abuse Of Dominance In Digital Market

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The enforcement of competition law in the digital market is the topic of ongoing debate in the competition jurisprudence. As of now, the digital market are more recent markets in which the trad...

Scope Of Merger And Acquisition In India

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Merger and acquisition (M&A) is a corporate strategy that involves the combination of two or more companies into a single entity. This strategy is typically used by companies looking to exp...

Leniency Programme

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"A Decluttering Tool for the Competitive World" "In this article we shall be discussing about the various negative and positive aspects which get attached along with a corporation or to a corp...

Universal Competition Regime

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A hundred countries have implemented anti-competition legislation. However, the methods and transactions that fall under the jurisdiction of these regulations are increasingly being handled in ...

Per se Illegality in EU competition law And US Anti-Trust Law

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In US antitrust law, 1 Sherman Act 1890[1] proscribes every 'contract, combination in the form of trust or otherwise, or conspiracy, in restraint of trade or commerce.' On literal interpretatio...

Saurabh Tripathy v/s Competition Commission of India and Another

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The Hon'ble High Court of Delhi dismissed an appeal filed by Mr Saurabh Tripathy (Petitioner) against an order of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) dated 16.02.2017, holding that the Di...

The Salient Feature Of Competition Act And Important Definitions Under The Co...

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When markets work hard, they bring sustainability, profits, efficiency, innovation and long-term benefits to the economy. Competition law is one of the laws aimed primarily at eradicating anti-...

Evolution of Competition Law in US and EU

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This article analyses the evolution of competition law in the United States of America and the European Union. This article is divided into two main components, the first component is about the...

Competition Amendment Bill, 2022

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Generally, competition refers to vying between individuals, economic and social groups, organizations, enterprises, and companies that strive to achieve a common goal. Nowadays, competition has...

Analysis of Anti-Trust Laws

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India is one of the largest and most dynamic markets in the world which makes it quite a task to maintain the balance between the interests of the consumer and the producer. It is at this point...

Historical Evolution Of Modern Competition Law In India

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Competition Law promotes or seeks to maintain market competition by regulating anti-competitive conduct by companies. After independence of India there were massive changes in economy and trade...

Current Competition Law Framework Governing Hostile Takeovers

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What Is The Current Competition Law Framework That Governs Hostile Takeovers? Any expected merger or acquisition that falls inside the models set down under section 5 of the Act should be nece...

Cartel

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There are some agreements which are assumed to be unreasonable thus it is treated as unlawful or illegal. Cartels are coming under this head of agreements that is causing grave amount of harm t...

The Classic Causality Dilemma In Probing Allegations Of Predatory Pricing As ...

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It was in the year 2017 that one of India's leading telecom players, Bharti Airtel Limited, alleged contravention of certain provisions of the Competition Act, 2002, by the then new entrant int...

Digital Platforms And Competition Law: A Conflict?

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Digital Economy The use of the term 'technology' has evolved significantly over time. Today, technology has delved into almost every aspect of our daily lives making sure that traditional fiel...

Criminalization of Cartels In India

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What Is a Cartel?A cartel is an affiliation crafted from a right association among a meeting of makers of a decent or management to govern deliver to direct or manage charges. All in all, a car...

Digital Markets: Upcoming Changes In Global And Domestic Jurisprudence

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Digital technology has become an extremely important element in our lives and is now even further deeply seated in our day-to-day activities due to the onset of the Covid-19 world pandemic. A ...

Dominant Position In One Relevant Market To Enter Into Or Protect Other

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What happens if an enterprise being a market leader in an existing relevant product/ service market, on its own or through it's subsidiary enters or funds entry of its affiliate(s) into another...

Relevant Market: An Important Factor in Determining Abuse. Competition Act, 2002

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Individual sellers compete to obtain the favour of purchasers in order to improve their revenues or market share. The Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1969 was replaced by the Co...

Are the SEP Holders prima facie dominant, leading to a per se assumption of a...

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A 'Standard' can be understood to be uniform or common technical design specifications which allow a certain level of compatibility across products or process. A common set of standards allow a...

Competition Law and Privacy Regulation

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The connection between market power, the aggregation of buyer information, and individual privacy in advanced business sectors progressively order the consideration of controllers and flashes b...

Relevant Market: An Important Factor in Determining Abuse. Competition Act, 2002

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Individual sellers compete to obtain the favour of purchasers in order to improve their revenues or market share. The Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1969 was replaced by the Co...

Competition Law: Mergers And Acquisition

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In layman's language rivalry in the market would allude to contention between two competitor's comparable items or potentially benefits with the objective of accomplishing income, benefit and p...

Job Of Competition Law In Regulating Mergers And Acquisitions

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Clients are ensured the greatest conceivable choice of administrations at the most reasonable costs through Competition, which is broadly acknowledged. Business visionaries can grow their organ...

Fantasy Sports: An Overview

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Digital gaming industry has seen rapid growth with India recently overtaking the United States of America as the country with the world s largest online fantasy sports user base.[1] OFSP offers...

Analysis Of Anti-Competitive Practices In The Pharmaceutical And Healthcare S...

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The COVID-19 pandemic has reiterated the importance of the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. India is the largest producer of generic drugs in the world. [1] However, 50-65% of the I...

Competition Law: The Rule of Per-Se Illegality

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Competition law has become an important aspect for the growth of economy and efficiency, to eliminate concerted practices, monopolization and thereby promote and sustain competition in the mark...

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