On October 16, 2023, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) introduced the Draft Competition Commission of India (Lesser Penalty) Regulations, 2023 (DLPR). The DLPR replaces the Competition Commission of India (Lesser Penalty) Regulations, 2009, and introduces a new Lesser Penalty Plus (LPP) framework. The LPP regime was introduced within the leniency framework by the recent […]
The recent Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023 (2023 Act), has introduced various changes to provisions relating to merger control in the Competition Act, 2002 (the Act). Notably, the 2023 Act introduced the Deal Value Threshold (DVT) as a new notification threshold. Under the DVT, a transaction will require prior approval of the Competition Commission of India
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The recently enacted Competition (Amendment) Act of 2023 has introduced significant changes aimed at reducing antitrust litigation and facilitating faster market corrections. On August 23, 2023, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), also known as the Commission, published two important documents for public consultation: the Draft Settlement Regulations (DSR) and the Draft Commitment Regulations (DCR).
India has recently experienced a surge in online gaming participation across various categories, prompting the government to propose amendments to the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, specifically targeting online gaming. These changes classify online gaming platforms as intermediaries (Online Gaming Intermediaries), imposing additional obligations and due diligence measures. The proposed
The report is a laudable and progressive step for the competition framework of the country. The recommendations are a call for clarity and reasoned analysis in the Indian competition landscape. The recommendations, if incorporated in the Bill, will ensure the protection of innovation nuanced analysis by the CCI as well as enhance compliance with competition
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In our response, we brought attention to the three paradigmatic shifts the ONDC attempts – interoperability, decentralisation and the unbundling of the e-commerce value chain and the tools it chooses for the purpose. We suggested an effective and statutory e-commerce regulator along with updated e-commerce rules, which would go a long way in fulfilling the
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The Draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022 (Draft Bill) aims to consolidate the current regulations into a singular framework. This proposed legislation would replace the Indian Telegraph Act 1885, Wireless Telegraphy Act 1933 and the Telegraph Wires (UnlawfulPossession) Act, 1950. The bill introduces major reforms in the telecom sector. Provisions relating to providing relief to the
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At the outset, we would like to congratulate the Department of Communications, Government of India, on the consultation paper on ‘Need for a new legal framework governing Telecommunication in India’. The paper adopts a forward-looking approach with a key focus on simplifying the regulatory framework and reforming right of way and spectrum management. Further, the
The National Health Authority (‘NHA’) has developed Data Sharing Guidelines to regulate the use of personal data of beneficiaries of the PM-JAY scheme. As highlighted in the guidelines, the scope of application extends to data across the digital health ecosystem that includes PM-JAY as well as Health Wellness Centres and the ecosystem partners. It is
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Our response highlights the manner in which data ownership is dealt with in the draft NDGPF. We also highlight the need for the next step in policy interventions to ensure the optimal allocation of economic rights. We study the approach towards governance with a particular focus on the institutional mechanism envisaged. Lastly, we list out
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