Author: Siri D

AIR 1982 SC 1473 Before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India Before: Justice P.N. Bhagwati and Hon’ble Justice Baharul Islam Parties People’s Union for Democratic Rights & Others ………….. Petitioner v. Union of India & Others ………………………………………. Respondent Decided on: September 18, 1982 Facts In People’s Union for Democratic Rights v. Union of India (1982), a civil liberties organisation initiated a public interest action as the petitioner under Article 32 of the Constitution. The initiation of this lawsuit was prompted by the uncovering of considerable exploitation of labourers engaged in construction for the 1982 Asian Games in Delhi. An investigation…

The advent of digital technology has revolutionized global markets, giving rise to the “new economy” marked by data-driven businesses, online platforms, and digital marketplaces. In this digital age, traditional market boundaries are blurred, consumer patterns are reshaped, and business models operate on a global scale. Digital markets, with their network effects and rapid scalability, often lead to monopolistic structures, posing unique challenges to antitrust laws that were originally designed for conventional industries.[1] In India, the competition law framework—primarily governed by the Competition Act, 2002—aims to prevent anti-competitive practices, protect consumer interests, and ensure free competition. However, the law’s application to…