CCI rejects predatory pricing allegations against OLA yet again

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) vide its order dated 19.07.2017 has dismissed allegations  of predatory pricing against OLA  (ANI Technologies) made by two Bangalore based radio taxi service providers,  Fast Track (Fast Track Call Cab Ltd.) and Meru (Meru Cab Company Pvt. Ltd) (‘Informants’). The Informants had alleged in 2015 that OLA had abused…

CCI Issues Guidance note on “Non-compete” clause: An Overview

Introduction “Non-compete” obligations are frequently incorporated in M & A transactions to facilitate the effective implementation of a proposed combination. Non-compete obligations enable the Acquirer to secure complete benefit from the transferred assets (including tangible, and intangible assets such as know-how and goodwill). In the case of a joint venture, non-compete obligations prevent the parent…

Indian Merger Control-exemption from 30 day filing deadline to CCI- Will it lead to reduction in “Gun jumping” cases ?

Much has been written about the recent exemption granted by the Government of India, Ministry of Corporate Affairs vide Notification dated 29 June, 2017 (‘Notification’)  exempting  parties to a “combination” that is mergers and acquisitions, amalgamations between parties having their assets or turnover beyond the prescribed thresholds , from notifying the Competition Commission of India…