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CCI probe order on Amazon, Flipkart: SC transfers all pending cases to Karnataka HC

YourStory

YourStory · 7m ago

CCI probe order on Amazon, Flipkart: SC transfers all pending cases to Karnataka HC

The Supreme Court has transferred petitions by Amazon and Flipkart, challenging the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) probe order, to the Karnataka High Court. The order involves alleged malpractices such as deep discounting and preferential seller tie-ups. The decision consolidates similar cases from various high courts, ensuring all are heard in Karnataka. The CCI's investigation stems from a complaint by the Delhi Vyapar Mahasang. Amazon and Flipkart previously challenged the CCI's order in separate high courts.

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Livemint · 8m ago

Supreme Court denies special treatment to CCI over Amazon, Flipkart probe, refuses to transfer petitions | Company Business News

The Indian Supreme Court has rejected a plea by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to transfer writ petitions filed in various High Courts challenging its antitrust probe against Amazon and Flipkart. The court suggested that all the petitions be consolidated before a single judge, in line with Karnataka High Court rules. It cited the importance of following proper legal procedures and stated that no litigant should receive special treatment. CCI had sought the transfer to prevent conflicting judgments arising from multiple cases in different High Courts.

Supreme Court says Karnataka HC should handle Amazon-Flipkart case

Inshorts · 8m ago

Supreme Court says Karnataka HC should handle Amazon-Flipkart case

Hearing the Competition Commission of India's plea to transfer all cases filed by Amazon and Flipkart sellers against it to a single court, the Supreme Court on December 16 observed that prima facie, all cases should be handled by the Karnataka High Court. Justices AS Oka and Manmohan were hearing the competition watchdog's plea to transfer 24 writ petitions to the High Court.

Flipkart’s online sellers sue CCI over antitrust probe

Livemint

Livemint · 11m ago

Flipkart’s online sellers sue CCI over antitrust probe

Three sellers on Flipkart, owned by Walmart, have sued the Competition Commission of India (CCI) over an investigation that found both Flipkart and Amazon guilty of breaching competition laws.

Corporate Affairs Ministry To Review CCI’s Performance Amid Delay In Antitrust Probes

Inc42 · 1y ago

Corporate Affairs Ministry To Review CCI’s Performance Amid Delay In Antitrust Probes

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) in India will conduct a review of the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) performance later this month. The meeting will address the status of regulations to be notified for recent amendments in competition law and concerns about delayed antitrust probes. The CCI has pending cases against industry giants such as Google, Meta, Amazon, Flipkart, Zomato, and Swiggy, and there has been growing frustration regarding the watchdog's inaction. Indian startups and industry stakeholders have welcomed the MCA's decision to review the CCI's performance.

Former Amazon seller sues Indian watchdog over antitrust probe

Economic Times

Economic Times · 11m ago

Former Amazon seller sues Indian watchdog over antitrust probe

A former top Amazon seller in India, Appario, is challenging an antitrust investigation conducted by the Competition Commission of India (CCI), which found that Amazon breached local competition laws. The investigation revealed that Amazon gave preference to select online sellers and prioritized certain listings, thus violating local competition laws. Appario has filed a lawsuit asking the court to set aside the investigation report that names it and to quash a CCI order that requested its financial statements. This marks the first legal challenge to the CCI investigation and poses a significant challenge to Amazon in the Indian market.

CAIT Alleges Inaction In CCI’s Probe Against Amazon & Flipkart

Inc42 · 10m ago

CAIT Alleges Inaction In CCI’s Probe Against Amazon & Flipkart

- CAIT accuses CCI of mishandling investigations into alleged anti-competitive practices by Amazon and Flipkart. - Letter to finance minister highlights concerns over delays in addressing violations of India's FDI policies. - CAIT alleges that Amazon and Flipkart use proxy sellers to control inventory and dominate listings. - Ecommerce giants accused of bypassing regulations through these practices. - CAIT seeks government intervention to address the issue and ensure fair competition in the marketplace.

SC Transfers All Pleas By Gaming Companies Challenging GST Demand Notices To Itself

Inc42 · 1y ago

SC Transfers All Pleas By Gaming Companies Challenging GST Demand Notices To Itself

The Supreme Court has transferred all pending cases related to notices issued to online gaming platforms for GST evasion and underpayment of taxes to itself. This comes after the Centre filed a petition seeking the transfer of all 27 pleas pending before nine high courts to the Supreme Court. Last year, gaming startups including Gameskraft and Dream11 had filed cases challenging these notices. The matter pertains to the imposition of a 28% tax on the full face value of online gaming, which increased tax liabilities for these platforms.

ETtech Explainer: CCI's antitrust probe into Amazon, Flipkart

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7m ago

ETtech Explainer: CCI's antitrust probe into Amazon, Flipkart

The Supreme Court transferred petitions about alleged anti-competitive practices by Amazon and Flipkart to Karnataka High Court. The case began in 2019 when traders accused the ecommerce giants of favoring certain sellers, engaging in deep discounting, and exclusive product launches. The Competition Commission of India initiated a probe, concluding in 2023 with accusations against both companies. Amazon and Flipkart disputed the findings in various courts, challenging the investigation's legitimacy due to inadequate evidence.

NCLAT admits Meta, WhatsApp pleas against CCI's Rs 213 Cr penalty

YourStory

YourStory · 7m ago

NCLAT admits Meta, WhatsApp pleas against CCI's Rs 213 Cr penalty

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) admitted appeals from Meta and WhatsApp against a CCI order imposing a Rs 213.14 crore penalty for alleged market dominance abuse. The CCI cited WhatsApp's 2021 privacy policy update. Meta and WhatsApp argue CCI lacks jurisdiction since the issue is pending before India's Supreme Court. They seek to delay CCI's order, claiming it risks their business model. CCI counters that the investigation differs from legal proceedings on privacy.

CAIT’s Praveen Khandelwal Urges Govt To 'Suspend' Flipkart & Amazon Ops

Inc42 · 11m ago

CAIT’s Praveen Khandelwal Urges Govt To 'Suspend' Flipkart & Amazon Ops

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) Secretary-General, Praveen Khandelwal, plans to meet with Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to discuss suspending the operations of Amazon India and Flipkart. Khandelwal highlighted that the practices of these e-commerce platforms are severely harming the manufacturing industry. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has recently found Amazon India and Flipkart guilty of violating antitrust regulations by favoring specific sellers and listings.

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