{"id":10611,"date":"2025-10-24T05:49:52","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T05:49:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/?p=10611"},"modified":"2025-10-30T01:52:41","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T01:52:41","slug":"merger-control-in-india-competition-law-rules-process-and-key-decisions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/merger-control-in-india-competition-law-rules-process-and-key-decisions\/","title":{"rendered":"Merger Control and Competition Law in India &#8211; A Practical View on Rules, Process, and Court Decisions"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Merger_Control_in_India_Legal_Framework_and_Competition_Regulation\"><\/span>Merger Control in India: Legal Framework and Competition Regulation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"overview\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_of_Indias_Merger_Control_System\"><\/span>Overview of India&#8217;s Merger Control System<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>India\u2019s merger control system is mainly governed by the <strong>Competition Act, 2002<\/strong>. Its main aim is to stop mergers, takeovers, or combinations that may harm fair competition in the market, also known as causing an <strong>Appreciable Adverse Effect on Competition (AAEC)<\/strong>.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 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Competition Regulation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/merger-control-in-india-competition-law-rules-process-and-key-decisions\/#Overview_of_Indias_Merger_Control_System\" >Overview of India&#8217;s Merger Control System<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/merger-control-in-india-competition-law-rules-process-and-key-decisions\/#Introduction_to_Merger_Control\" >Introduction to Merger Control<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/merger-control-in-india-competition-law-rules-process-and-key-decisions\/#Purpose_of_the_Law\" >Purpose of the Law<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/merger-control-in-india-competition-law-rules-process-and-key-decisions\/#Merger_Control_Law_in_India\" >Merger Control Law in India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/merger-control-in-india-competition-law-rules-process-and-key-decisions\/#Definition_of_%E2%80%9CCombination%E2%80%9D_Section_5\" >Definition of \u201cCombination\u201d (Section 5)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/merger-control-in-india-competition-law-rules-process-and-key-decisions\/#Anti-Competitive_Deals_Section_6\" >Anti-Competitive Deals (Section 6)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/merger-control-in-india-competition-law-rules-process-and-key-decisions\/#When_Notification_to_CCI_Is_Required\" >When Notification to CCI Is Required<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/merger-control-in-india-competition-law-rules-process-and-key-decisions\/#Jurisdictional_Thresholds\" >Jurisdictional Thresholds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/merger-control-in-india-competition-law-rules-process-and-key-decisions\/#De_Minimis_Small_Target_Exemption\" >De Minimis (Small Target) Exemption<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/merger-control-in-india-competition-law-rules-process-and-key-decisions\/#Deal_Value_Threshold_DVT_%E2%80%94_2023_Amendment\" >Deal Value Threshold (DVT) \u2014 2023 Amendment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/merger-control-in-india-competition-law-rules-process-and-key-decisions\/#Concept_of_Control_and_Group\" >Concept of Control and Group<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/merger-control-in-india-competition-law-rules-process-and-key-decisions\/#Control\" >Control<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/merger-control-in-india-competition-law-rules-process-and-key-decisions\/#Group\" >Group<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/merger-control-in-india-competition-law-rules-process-and-key-decisions\/#Procedural_Framework_for_CCI_Notification\" >Procedural Framework for CCI Notification<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/merger-control-in-india-competition-law-rules-process-and-key-decisions\/#Mandatory_Notification\" >Mandatory Notification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/merger-control-in-india-competition-law-rules-process-and-key-decisions\/#Timing_of_Notification\" >Timing of Notification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/merger-control-in-india-competition-law-rules-process-and-key-decisions\/#CCI_Review_and_Investigation_Process\" >CCI Review and Investigation Process<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/merger-control-in-india-competition-law-rules-process-and-key-decisions\/#Phase_I_Review\" >Phase I Review<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/merger-control-in-india-competition-law-rules-process-and-key-decisions\/#Phase_II_Investigation\" >Phase II Investigation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/merger-control-in-india-competition-law-rules-process-and-key-decisions\/#Green_Channel_and_Simplified_Approvals\" >Green Channel and Simplified Approvals<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/merger-control-in-india-competition-law-rules-process-and-key-decisions\/#Avoidance_Remedies_and_Penalties\" >Avoidance, Remedies, and Penalties<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/merger-control-in-india-competition-law-rules-process-and-key-decisions\/#Gun-Jumping_and_Penalties_Section_43A\" >Gun-Jumping and Penalties (Section 43A)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/merger-control-in-india-competition-law-rules-process-and-key-decisions\/#Remedies_and_Commitments\" >Remedies and Commitments<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/merger-control-in-india-competition-law-rules-process-and-key-decisions\/#Emerging_Developments_and_Challenges\" >Emerging Developments and Challenges<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/merger-control-in-india-competition-law-rules-process-and-key-decisions\/#Digital_Economy_and_Data-Driven_Mergers\" >Digital Economy and Data-Driven Mergers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/merger-control-in-india-competition-law-rules-process-and-key-decisions\/#International_Cooperation\" >International Cooperation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/merger-control-in-india-competition-law-rules-process-and-key-decisions\/#Judicial_Review_of_CCI_Decisions\" >Judicial Review of CCI Decisions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/merger-control-in-india-competition-law-rules-process-and-key-decisions\/#Comparative_Insights\" >Comparative Insights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/merger-control-in-india-competition-law-rules-process-and-key-decisions\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>This system began working in 2011 and has since developed through new rules, court judgments, and the growing experience of the <strong>Competition Commission of India (CCI)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This paper explains both the substantive (what the law says) and procedural (how it works) parts of merger control in India. It covers important topics such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Legal limits and thresholds for notifying mergers<\/li>\n<li>Situations where exemptions apply<\/li>\n<li>The process of notifying the CCI about a merger<\/li>\n<li>How the CCI investigates and reviews cases<\/li>\n<li>Penalties for breaking the law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It also looks at how the CCI tries to maintain a balance between market efficiency and fair competition, using key <strong>Supreme Court<\/strong> and <strong>CCI judgments<\/strong> that have influenced both Indian and international competition law practices.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"introduction\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_to_Merger_Control\"><\/span>Introduction to Merger Control<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Merger control is an important part of modern competition law. Its main goal is to make sure that when companies join together\u2014through a <strong>merger<\/strong>, <strong>amalgamation<\/strong>, or <strong>acquisition<\/strong>\u2014they do not harm fair competition in the market.<\/p>\n<p>According to <strong>Sections 5 and 6 of the Competition Act, 2002<\/strong>, the <strong>Competition Commission of India (CCI)<\/strong> checks such deals, known as \u201ccombinations,\u201d to see whether they may have an <strong>Appreciable Adverse Effect on Competition (AAEC)<\/strong> in India.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"law-purpose\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Purpose_of_the_Law\"><\/span>Purpose of the Law<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To stop any one company from becoming too powerful<\/li>\n<li>To protect consumers from unfair prices or fewer choices<\/li>\n<li>To prevent excessive economic control by a few large companies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong> If two large cement companies like <strong>Company A<\/strong> and <strong>Company B<\/strong> decide to merge, the CCI will study the deal. If their merger makes it hard for smaller companies to compete or allows price control, the CCI may ask for changes or block it.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"law-framework\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Merger_Control_Law_in_India\"><\/span>Merger Control Law in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"combination-definition\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Definition_of_%E2%80%9CCombination%E2%80%9D_Section_5\"><\/span>Definition of \u201cCombination\u201d (Section 5)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The law defines a combination as one of three scenarios:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Acquisition:<\/strong> When a company purchases another\u2019s assets or majority shares to gain control, while both retain separate legal identities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Control-based Acquisition:<\/strong> When an acquiring company gains sufficient influence or shares to control management or policy decisions of the target company.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Merger or Amalgamation:<\/strong> When two or more companies combine to form a single entity, transferring all assets and liabilities.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Financial thresholds based on assets or turnover determine if such a deal must be reported to the CCI for approval.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"section6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anti-Competitive_Deals_Section_6\"><\/span>Anti-Competitive Deals (Section 6)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Section 6(1) prohibits deals that harm competition in India.<\/li>\n<li>If a deal significantly reduces competition, it is invalid.<\/li>\n<li>Sections 6(2)\u20136(6) describe how to notify and seek approval from the CCI.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"thresholds\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Notification_to_CCI_Is_Required\"><\/span>When Notification to CCI Is Required<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"jurisdictional-tests\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jurisdictional_Thresholds\"><\/span>Jurisdictional Thresholds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Parties Test:<\/strong> Evaluates total assets or turnover of the merging companies (India and globally).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Group Test:<\/strong> Evaluates assets or turnover of the broader group post-merger.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"de-minimis\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"De_Minimis_Small_Target_Exemption\"><\/span>De Minimis (Small Target) Exemption<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If the target\u2019s assets are under \u20b9450 crore or turnover under \u20b91,250 crore, notification to CCI is not required. This exemption helps smaller businesses avoid regulatory burdens.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"dvt\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deal_Value_Threshold_DVT_%E2%80%94_2023_Amendment\"><\/span>Deal Value Threshold (DVT) \u2014 2023 Amendment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Any deal with a value exceeding \u20b92,000 crore must be reported to CCI, even if traditional turnover thresholds are not met. This targets digital economy transactions with low physical assets but high market influence.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"control-group\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Concept_of_Control_and_Group\"><\/span>Concept of Control and Group<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"control\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Control\"><\/span>Control<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Defined as the ability to exercise <strong>material influence<\/strong> over management or strategic decisions. It was clarified in <em>Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. v. CCI<\/em> (2019) that control includes decisive influence, not just ownership.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"group\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Group\"><\/span>Group<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A \u201cgroup\u201d refers to enterprises where one entity controls management, holds over 26% voting rights, or appoints more than 50% of directors.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"procedural-framework\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedural_Framework_for_CCI_Notification\"><\/span>Procedural Framework for CCI Notification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"notification\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mandatory_Notification\"><\/span>Mandatory Notification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Where thresholds are met, transactions must be filed in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Form I:<\/strong> For minimal overlaps<\/li>\n<li><strong>Form II:<\/strong> For overlaps exceeding 15% horizontally or 25% vertically<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"timing\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Timing_of_Notification\"><\/span>Timing of Notification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Notification must occur after binding agreements but before deal completion to avoid <strong>\u201cgun-jumping\u201d<\/strong> (Section 43A offence).<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"review-process\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CCI_Review_and_Investigation_Process\"><\/span>CCI Review and Investigation Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 id=\"phase1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Phase_I_Review\"><\/span>Phase I Review<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>CCI reviews the notice within 30 working days to assess potential AAEC. If none, it approves under Section 31(1).<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"phase2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Phase_II_Investigation\"><\/span>Phase II Investigation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>If concerns persist, a deeper inquiry under Section 29(2) is conducted. Factors considered include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Market share and concentration<\/li>\n<li>Barriers to entry<\/li>\n<li>Buyer power<\/li>\n<li>Substitutability<\/li>\n<li>Innovation effects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"green-channel\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Green_Channel_and_Simplified_Approvals\"><\/span>Green Channel and Simplified Approvals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Introduced in 2019, this allows automatic approval for mergers with no competitive overlaps, promoting ease of business.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"penalties\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoidance_Remedies_and_Penalties\"><\/span>Avoidance, Remedies, and Penalties<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"gun-jumping\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gun-Jumping_and_Penalties_Section_43A\"><\/span>Gun-Jumping and Penalties (Section 43A)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Failure to notify or partial implementation before approval can result in penalties up to 1% of turnover or assets.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"remedies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remedies_and_Commitments\"><\/span>Remedies and Commitments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>CCI may impose structural (divestitures) or behavioural (conduct-based) remedies, or both.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"emerging-developments\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Emerging_Developments_and_Challenges\"><\/span>Emerging Developments and Challenges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"digital-economy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Digital_Economy_and_Data-Driven_Mergers\"><\/span>Digital Economy and Data-Driven Mergers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Deals involving data-rich startups are now under scrutiny through the <strong>Deal Value Threshold<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"international-cooperation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_Cooperation\"><\/span>International Cooperation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>CCI collaborates with agencies like the <strong>FTC<\/strong> and <strong>European Commission<\/strong> to align cross-border merger reviews.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"judicial-review\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Judicial_Review_of_CCI_Decisions\"><\/span>Judicial Review of CCI Decisions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Excel Crop Care Ltd. v. CCI<\/em> (2017) \u2014 proportionality in penalties<\/li>\n<li><em>CCI v. Steel Authority of India Ltd.<\/em> (2010) \u2014 adherence to natural justice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"comparative-insights\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparative_Insights\"><\/span>Comparative Insights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>India\u2019s merger control mirrors the EU model, with the AAEC test paralleling the EU\u2019s SIEC test. It also compares with frameworks in the US, China, and Australia, showing global alignment in merger review standards.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>India\u2019s merger control system balances competition and growth through structured CCI oversight. 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