Karnataka High Court Upholds Stay on CCI Investigation Against Swiggy
Karnataka HC extends stay on CCI case against Swiggy over data dispute
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The Karnataka High Court has extended its stay on the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) antitrust investigation into Swiggy, citing concerns over reliance on untested third-party statements. This interim relief will remain in effect until the next hearing on April 25, as the court emphasized the need for a thorough examination of evidentiary practices.
- 01Karnataka High Court extends stay on CCI's investigation into Swiggy.
- 02Court raised concerns about using untested third-party statements as evidence.
- 03Next hearing scheduled for April 25, 2024.
- 04Swiggy challenged CCI's refusal to allow cross-examination of third-party statements.
- 05The case is part of a broader scrutiny of antitrust practices in food delivery platforms.
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The Karnataka High Court has extended its interim stay on the Competition Commission of India (CCI) proceedings against Swiggy, a major food delivery platform. Justice Sachin Shankar Magadum highlighted concerns regarding the use of third-party statements without cross-examination, referencing the Supreme Court's ruling in CCI vs. Schott Glass India. The court noted that such untested evidence typically cannot be relied upon against a party. Swiggy's petition argues that the CCI's refusal to allow cross-examination compromises procedural safeguards. The CCI contends that the statements are part of a cumulative assessment and not solely relied upon, deeming cross-examination unnecessary. This ongoing dispute is part of a larger investigation into antitrust issues affecting food delivery platforms, focusing on market dominance and data practices. The next hearing is set for April 25, 2024, with the interim order first granted on March 17, 2024, having been extended on multiple occasions.
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This ruling could affect the regulatory landscape for food delivery platforms, potentially influencing how they operate and engage with restaurant partners.
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