Sheetal Vasundhara & Viswajeet Chaudhary Introduction “The question to ask is whether the risk of travelling to space is worth the benefit. The answer is an unequivocal yes, but not only for the reasons usually touted by the space community: the need to explore, the scientific return, and the possibility of commercial profit. The most […]
Category: Antitrust
Astutya Prakhar and Prachi Shikha Introduction In the realm of competition law and regulations, killer acquisitions have garnered significant attention due to their far-reaching implications. These acquisitions occur when a dominant company strategically acquires a smaller and more innovative competitor who possesses a relatively moderate market presence. The underlying motive behind such acquisitions is to […]
Aayush Mishra & Aditi Dehal I. Introduction In an Order dated 28 November 2019, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) had assented to Amazon’s proposal to acquire 49 percent shares of Future Coupons Private Limited (FCPL). However, in what is now called a landmark imposition, the CCI has slapped a collective fine of INR 202 […]
Arjun Chakladar & Devanshi Prasad Introduction The European Union Commission (the Commission) has recently resolved to investigate allegations relating to anti-competitive practices undertaken by Amazon.com Inc. The Commission’s investigation and its various allegations will have significant effect on various antitrust practices and domestic jurisprudences across the world. The inquiry stems from the dual role played […]
Akash Thomas Jose Introduction Antitrust regulators across the world have recognised the role of a Maverick firm in enhancing competition, which proves beneficial to serving the objective of antitrust regulations, i.e., increasing consumer welfare. Maverick firms thus satisfy the said objective by playing a ‘disruptive role’ in the market, as they have a greater economic […]
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