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ARTICLE · 15 APRIL 2014

Google's Failure To Show Cause To CCI Costs Rs. 10 Million

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On March 26, 2014 the Competition Commission of India passed an order imposing a fine of Rs. 10 Million on Google USA and Google India.

IndiaAntitrust/Competition Law
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  • CCI holds that Google USA and Google India failed to cooperate with Director General in relation to investigations. Adverse inference drawn against Google USA and Google India due to their failure to submit information despite sufficient time.
  • Fine of Rs. 10 Million imposed on Google USA and Google India due to non-compliance with directions of Director General.
  • Competition Commission however does not set out principles for imposition of fine.

Background

On March 26, 2014 the Competition Commission of India ("CCI/Commission") passed an order imposing a fine of Rs. 10 Million on Google USA and Google India ("Google") as they had failed to cooperate with the Director General ("DG") in relation to an investigation ("CCI Order").1 The DG was acting pursuant to information filed by Consim Info Private Limited and Consumer Unity & Trust Society ("Informants").

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