Competition Commission of India clears Reliance Rs. 24,713 cr acquisition deals of various businesses of Future Group

New Delhi, November 20, 2020: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved Reliance's proposed acquisition of retail, wholesale, logistics and warehousing businesses of Future Group. The Rs 24,713 crore deals that would boost Reliance Industries' fast growing retail business were announced in August. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) Chairperson in a tweet on Friday, the regulator said it has approved "acquisition of retail, wholesale, logistics & warehousing businesses of Future Group ....- Read More.

CIC dismissed appeal against non-disclosure of information in 38 petition by Supreme Court in Aadhar Judgment

New Delhi, November 16, 2020: The Central Information Commission has dismissed an appeal filed by an RTI Applicant against non-disclosure of the information sought about the decisions taken in 38 petitions disposed by the Supreme Court in Aadhaar judgment. The Central Information Commission Y. K. Sinha, observed thus, in this regard:"Section 4 lays down mandates for the public authority to adhere to for suo motu disclosure ....- Read More.

CCI orders Director General probe into allegation that Google favours Google Pay control system, over other apps

New Delhi, November 09, 2020: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has ordered for a Director General (DG) investigation into allegations that Google is favouring its Google Pay (GPay) payments system over other apps, through its control over the Play Store and Android Operating System. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) Chairperson Ashok Kumar Gupta and Members Sangeeta Verma and Bhagwant Singh Bishnoi was passed based on information submitted by an anonymous informant......- Read More.

NHRC notice to Chief Secy, DGP, DG-Prisons over Woman in police custody alleges gang-rape by 5 policemen for 10 days

New Delhi, October 21, 2020: The National Human Rights Commission has issued notices to the Chief Secretary, DGP and DG-prisons of the Madhya Pradesh Government, after taking suo motu cognizance of the allegation by woman in prison that she was gang-raped by five policemen for 10 days in a lockup in Rewa district of Madhya Pradesh. .....- Read More.

National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission held that, a homebuyer can't be made to wait for possession by Builder

New Delhi,October 18, 2020: The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) held that, a homebuyer cannot be made to wait indefinitely for possession by the Builder. The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Division Bench of Dr S.M. Kantikar (Presiding Member) and Dinesh Singh (Member) was hearing instant appeal was preferred .....- Read More.

Competition Commission of India clears acquisition of solar energy assets by Adani Green-Total Solar Joint Venture

New Delhi, October 13, 2020: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of various solar energy assets by a joint venture of Adani Energy and Total Solar. Adani Green Energy Twenty Three Ltd -- a joint venture of Total Solar Singapore Pte Ltd and Adani Green Energy Ltd -- will buy the assets from Adani Green Energy Ltd. .....- Read More.

Competition Commission of India approved takeover of CG Power-Industrial Solutions by publicly listed TubeInvestments

New Delhi, October 13, 2020: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the takeover of CG Power and Industrial Solutions Ltd by publicly listed Tube Investments of India Ltd, part of the Murugappa Group. The CCI said CG Power is presently undergoing financial stress and is in immediate need of funds to continue its operations as a going concern for which the lenders of CG Power have initiated the process for resolution of stress in accordance with the Stressed Asset Directions. .....- Read More.

NHRC registered 32,876 complaints during April - September 2020 when country reeled under the impact of the COVID-19

New Delhi, October 12, 2020: The National Human Rights Commission on Monday said it registered 32,876 complaints during April-September when the country reeled under the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement released on the 27th anniversary of its foundation, National Human Rights Commission Chairperson Justice (retd) HL Dattu said - This year has been very tough globally for humanity due to COVID-19....- Read More.

Competition Commission of India dismisses ILMA complaint against formation of a cartel among 19 importers of phenol

New Delhi, October 09, 2020: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) disposed of a complaint filed by the Indian Laminate Manufacturer's Association (ILMA) alleging formation of a cartel among 19 importers of phenol, a major raw material for making sunmica. As per the complainant, local production of phenol is unable to meet domestic demand, leading to increased dependency on import of phenol. .....- Read More.

Competition Commission of India dismisses unfair business practices complaint against Hindalco and Vedanta

New Delhi, October 09, 2020: The Competition Commission of India (CCI), a fair trade regulator on Thursday dismissed a complaint against Hindalco Industries Ltd and Vedanta Ltd alleging unfair business practices with respect to copper products. The informant stated that Hindalco is the metals flagship company of Aditya Birla Group and is the leading supplier of copper rods and other copper products .....- Read More.

NCDRC: Common facilities were under scope of "extra facilities & amenities", Complainant /Purchaser had to pay extra sum for extra facilities & amenities

New Delhi, October 03, 2020: The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) dismissed the consumer complaint as the complainants failed to establish their case as the Agreement of Sale as provided by the OP also clearly stated that common facilities mentioned were under the scope of “extra facilities and amenities” and the complainant/purchaser had to pay and extra sum for that......- Read More.

Competition Commission of India approved proposed acquisition of 100 per cent equity shares of Medlife by API

New Delhi, September 23, 2020: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Wednesday approved the proposed combination of Medlife and API Holdings. The deal pertains to proposed acquisition of 100 per cent equity shares of Medlife by API Holdings. Medlife shareholders are to get up to 19.59 per cent equity share capital of API Holdings. .....- Read More.

NHRC orders Assam Govt to pay 1 lakh to person thrashed by mob for selling cooked beef and forced to eat cooked pork

New Delhi, September 17, 2020: The The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has ordered the Assam government to pay Rs.1 lakh to a person, who was beaten up by a mob for selling cooked beef at his tea stall in the Biswanath district in Assam. Considering the matter on September 9 over a complaint by Leader of the Opposition Debabrata Saikia, the rights body warned the DGP of initiating action against him if the report is not sent within four weeks, as per an NHRC letter to the police chief. .....- Read More.

CCI dismissed complaint of unfair business practices against Amazon Seller Services, Amazon Export and Cloudtail India

New Delhi, September 15, 2020: The Competition Commission of India (CCI), a fair trade regulator has dismissed a complaint of alleged unfair business practices against Amazon Seller Services Pvt Ltd, Amazon Export Sales LLC and Cloudtail India Pvt Ltd. The ruling came on a complaint filed by Lifestyle Equities C V and Lifestyle Licensing B. V. .....- Read More.

Competition Commission of India approved acquisition of compulsorily convertible preference shares and equity shares in Airtel's data centre business Nxtra Data

New Delhi, August 26, 2020: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Wednesday said it has approved acquisition of compulsorily convertible preference shares and equity shares in Airtel's data centre business, Nxtra Data, by Carlyle Group's Comfort Investments II. The Carlyle Group in July said it will acquire about 25 per cent stake in Nxtra Data Ltd for USD 235 million (about Rs 1,780 crore)....- Read More.

CCI approves proposed combination by Keihin Corporation, Nissin Kogyo, Showa Corporation and Hitachi Automotive

New Delhi, August 11, 2020: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved proposed combination filed jointly by Keihin Corporation, Nissin Kogyo Co., Ltd., Showa Corporation and Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd. The proposed combination pertains to Keihin Corporation(KC), Nissin Kogyo Co., Ltd.(NKCL), Showa Corporation (SC) and Hitachi Automotive Systems .....- Read More.

Central Information Commission regrets on Department of Legal Affairs which advises Ministries on Legal Matters faulted honoring issues under the Right to information Act

New Delhi, July 16, 2020: The Central Information Commission on Wednesday regretted that Department of Legal Affairs which advises Ministries on Legal Matters faulted in recognizing the basic issues pertaining to RTI Act and instructed the authority to convene periodic meetings, conferences and webinars / seminars to educate and sensitize its officials and ensure that they discharge their duties, effectively. .....- Read More.

Competition Commission of India approved acquisition in Escorts Limited by Kubota Corporation and in Kubota Agricultural Machinery India Private Limited by Escorts

New Delhi, July 10, 2020: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition in Escorts Limited (Escorts) by Kubota Corporation (Kubota) and in Kubota Agricultural Machinery India Private Limited (KAI) by Escorts, under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002. The Proposed Combination is relating to acquisition of 9.09 per cent of the total issued, subscribed and paid-up share capital of Escorts by Kubota. .....- Read More.

N C D R C held that “ No cure is not negligence - despite reasonable treatment if there is no improvement "

New Delhi, June 27, 2020: The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) held that “No cure is not negligence” — despite reasonable treatment if there is no improvement. Dr S.M. Kantikar (Presiding Member), The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission addressed a matter in the revision petition was filed under Section 21(b) of the Consumer Act, 1986 by the aggrieved complainant, wherein medical negligence was been alleged.......- Read More.

PSCDRC: Delayed Issuance of Passport, not under the ambit of Consumer Protection Act

Chandigarh, June 20, 2020: The Punjab State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has observed that the service provided by the airport authorities does not qualify or equate with the definition of “service” as defined in the Consumer Protection Act. Justice Paramjeet Singh Dhaliwal, President of the Punjab State Commission while citing .....- Read More.

State Consumer Commission penalizes Ford India and its Dealer for selling old SUV as new, directs company to either replace defective car or refund Rs. 22.10 lakh

New Delhi, May 28, 2020: the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has penalizes Ford India and its Dealer for selling old SUV as new and directed Ford India Pvt Ltd and its agent to pay compensation for deficiency in service and adopting unfair trade practice by selling an old car model as newer one on Tuesday. .....- Read More.

Central Information Commission advise Secretary, DoPT, to take steps for online filing of ‘life & liberty applications’, and implementation of S. 7(1) of RTI Act

New Delhi, April 25, 2020: The Central Information Commission (CIC) in exercising the power under Section 25(5) of the Right to Information Act, 2005 (“RTI Act”) has issued an advisory to Secretary, Department of Personnel and Training (“DoPT”), to evolve a system to take immediate steps towards providing a platform for implementation of Section 7(1) of the RTI Act......- Read More.

CCI imposes Rs 302 cr penalty on Grasim Industries, abusing dominant position in supply of staple fibre to spinners

New Delhi, March 16, 2020: The Competition Commission (CCI) has slapped a penalty of Rs. 302 crore on Grasim Industries for abusing its dominant position with respect to supply of a certain staple fibre to spinners. Besides, the company has been directed to “cease and desist” from indulging in anti-competitive practices as well as put in place a transparent “discount policy” for all the market participants. .....- Read More.

NCLAT sets aside CAIT plea against CCI nod to Walmart's $16-billion Flipkart acquisition

New Delhi, March 12, 2020: The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Thursday dismissed a petition filed by traders' body CAIT against CCI nod to Walmart's $16-billion acquisition of Flipkart. A two-member bench of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal headed by Justice S J Mukhopadhaya said CAIT failed to establish its allegations against CCI granting approval for Walmart-Flipkart deal. .....- Read More.

NCLAT upholds CCI order on Adani Gas for abuse of dominant position in piped natural gas supply to industrial customers

New Delhi, March 09, 2020: The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has upheld the order of the Competition Commission of India, holding Adani Gas Limited (AGL) "guilty of of abuse of dominant position" while supplying piped natural gas to industrial customers in Faridabad. The two-member National Company Law Appellate Tribunal bench headed by Chairperson Justice S J Mukhopadhaya reduced the quantum of penalty .....- Read More.

GMR Infra shares soar over 12% after CCI gives approval for group's proposed 49% stake sale in its airport business

New Delhi, February 24, 2020: The GMR Infrastructure Shares on Monday surged over 12 percent after the CCI gave approval for the GMR group's proposed 49 percent stake sale in its airport business to France's Groupe ADP. The stock hit a high of Rs 26.55, up 12.5 percent, on the BSE. Later, it shed some gains to trade higher by 10.81 percent at Rs 26.15. On the NSE, the scrip was trading at Rs 26.30, up 11.21 percent. .....- Read More.

Competition Commission of India approves formation of joint venture between Mahindra & Mahindra and Ford Motor

New Delhi, Feb. 11, 2020: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves the formation of a joint venture between Mahindra & Mahindra and Ford Motor Company and the transfer of the automotive business of Ford India Private Limited to the joint venture. The proposed combination envisages the formation of a joint venture, namely Ardour Automotive Private Limited, between Mahindra and Mahindra Limited (M&M) .....- Read More.

Competition Commission of India approves proposed combination between Yum Restaurants & Devyani International Ltd

New Delhi, Feb 04, 2020: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves the proposed combination under Section 31(1) of the Act between Yum Restaurants (India) Private Limited (YRIPL) and Devyani International Limited (DIL) involving acquisition of certain  equity shareholding and sale of certain KFC restaurants. .....- Read More.

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