QUESTION 7
GS2
10 marks
Discuss the role of the Competition Commission of India in containing the abuse of dominant position by the Multi-National Corporations in India. Refer to the recent decisions.
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150 words
What the examiner wants
Discuss how the Competition Commission of India has acted against abuse of dominant position by multinational firms, citing recent decisions.
DiscussExplain the different sides of the issue, use evidence, and finish with a balanced view.
Demand-wise check
- 1Legal basis: Section 4 of the Competition Act, 2002≈35 words
- 2Recent cases: Google Android (2022), Google Play billing (2022), WhatsApp privacy (2024), Amazon/Flipkart probes≈35 words
- 3Challenges: digital markets, delays, appeals; Competition (Amendment) Act 2023 and draft Digital Competition Bill≈35 words
Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.
Answer plan
CCI and Section 4Recent decisionsEffectChallengesReformsConclusion
Where marks usually go
- Not citing any recent decision though asked
- Writing about mergers instead of abuse of dominance
Draw this
- Table: case → year → penalty → practice
Value addition
- CaseCCI fined Google ₹1,337.76 crore (October 2022) for abusing dominance in Android mobile devices; NCLAT largely upheld it.Competition Commission of India, 2022
- CaseCCI fined Meta ₹213.14 crore (November 2024) over WhatsApp's 2021 privacy policy.Competition Commission of India, 2024
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