India: Antitrust/Competition Law

Drawing on comparative insights from the Court of Justice of the European Union's ("CJEU") ruling in Meta v. Bundeskartellamt and legislative frameworks such as the European Union Digital Markets Act and India's Draft Digital Competition Bill, the article situates the case within a broader global movement to regulate digital platforms.

The Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023 introduced significant changes that strengthened the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to deal with contemporary issues concerning competition in the Indian markets.

Between 2024 and 2025, merger & acquisition reforms in India across company law, competition regulation, foreign investment, and taxation, continued to reshape the regulatory framework governing M&A.

In a climate where every unsuccessful bidder is quick to cry "cartel", the Gauhati High Court has reaffirmed the narrow corridor for judicial interference in public tender collusion.

The recent judgement of the Supreme Court of India in Re: Summoning Advocates who give legal opinion is not merely a legal ruling; it is a profound jurisprudential restatement of the very foundations of a robust justice delivery system.

The Competition Act, 2002 ("the Act") prohibits anti-competitive agreements, both horizontal and vertical, leading to an appreciable adverse effect on competition

Merger Control Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of India, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Merger Control Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of India, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Under the main heads of Intellectual Property Rights, Geographical Indications gains an important stance.