CCI initiates investigation against Mahyco Monsanto Group entities for abuse of dominance

CCI by its order dated March 14, 2017 has initiated an investigation against Mahyco Monsanto Group for abuse of dominance in relation to sub-license agreements through which Bt. technology   is   sub-licensed   to   the   seed   manufacturing   companies   in   India; charging  unfair  trait  value;  limiting  scientific  development  relating  to  Bt.cotton technology as well as Bt.cotton seeds and…

Competition Commission of India (CCI) finds Karnataka Chemist and Druggists Association (KCDA) in violation of Section 3(3) of the Act

CCI by its order dated March 02, 2017 has found that KCDA is violating Section 3(3) of the Act by denying supply of orders to stockists till No-Objection Certificate from KCDA is obtained. Being prima-facie satisfied by the information filed, the CCI ordered investigation into the matter. It was revealed during the investigation that the…

CCI imposes penalty of INR 205 Crore on 7 cement manufacturers for bid-rigging in supply of cement to Director General (Supplies and Disposal), Haryana

CCI by its order dated January 19, 2017 has imposed a penalty for bid-rigging on 7 cement manufacturers, viz. Shree Cement Limited, Ultratech Cement Limited, Jaiprakash Associates Limited, J.K. Cement Limited, Ambuja Cements Limited, ACC Limited, and J.K. Lakshmi Cement Limited (collectively referred to as “Opposite Parties”/”OPs”). In the reference made by the DGS&D, it…

CCI closes case against Real Image Media Technologies, Shree Venkatesh Films, UFO movies and Arti Cinemas Pvt. Ltd. for alleged anti-competitive practices and abuse of dominance

CCI by its order dated December 06, 2016 has closed the case against Real Image Media Technologies Mumbai, (OP-1)  Shree Venkatesh Films Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata (OP-2), UFO moviez India Ltd. , Mumbai  (OP-3) and Arti Cinemas Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata (OP-4) for alleged anti-competitive practices and abuse of dominance in the market for sale and distribution…

Competition Appellate Tribunal (COMPAT) rejects appeals of Ford, Nissan and Toyota against CCI Order in Car Spare Parts case but reduces penalty amounts.

In an important and path breaking order the Competition Appellate Tribunal (COMPAT) vide order dated December 9, 2016 has upheld the earlier order dated August 25, 2014 passed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI), whereby it has held that Ford India Pvt. Ltd, Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd and Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd…