The Supreme Court on Monday, while hearing the Competition Commission of India (CCI) request to transfer 24 pleas related to alleged anti-competitive practices by e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart, ruled that all cases pending in various High Courts should be transferred to the Karnataka High Court.
The next hearing has been scheduled for January 6.
In 2020, the CCI found prima facie merit in Delhi Vyapar Sangh’s allegations of violations of Competition Act, 2002 by Amazon and Flipkart relating to sale and purchase of mobile phones submission. It alleged that the e-commerce companies indulged in exclusive arrangements, deep discounts and preferential listings in violation of competition law.
The CCI ordered an investigation by the Director General and this was challenged by Amazon and Flipkart. In September, the Karnataka High Court stayed further proceedings against Amazon, prompting all other HCs to pass similar orders.
