Bombay High Court sets aside CCI order directing investigation against Sony and Star; reopens the conflict of jurisdiction issue between the Competition and Sector Regulator

Bombay High Court sets aside CCI order directing investigation against Sony and Star; reopens the conflict of jurisdiction issue between the Competition and Sector Regulator                     The Bombay High Court , vide judgement dated 16.10.2019, has set aside the orders passed by the prima facie order…

Delhi High Court again holds DG Report Not Binding on CCI -further clarifies interpretational issues under Competition Act

Delhi High Court again holds DG Report Not Binding on CCI -further clarifies interpretational issues under Competition Act   By way of judgement dated 10.10.2019, the Honorable High Court of Delhi dismissed an appeal filed by Mr. Saurabh Tripathy (“Petitioner”) against an order passed by the Competition Commission of India (“CCI/Commission”) dated 16.02.2017 holding that…

Division Bench of High Court removes fetters on investigative powers of DG – holds not limited by CCI prima facie order -overrules Grasim

Division Bench of High Court removes fetters on investigative powers of DG – holds  not limited by CCI prima facie order -overrules Grasim   By way of judgement dated 12.09.2019, a Division Bench of Delhi High Court (comprising of Justice Muralidhar and Justice Talwant Singh) has set aside the judgement dated 17.12.2013 passed by a…