Landmark case starting points with authority, issue and practical crux.
| Case | Authority | Issue | Finin2min crux | Year | Reliance note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Competition Commission of India v. Steel Authority of India Ltd. | Supreme Court | Section 26(1) prima facie order | A prima facie direction is administrative and the statutory inquiry sequence was clarified. | 2010 | Check subsequent history before reliance |
| Excel Crop Care Ltd. v. CCI | Supreme Court | Cartel penalty base | Penalty proportionality and relevant turnover were addressed; current statutory penalty framework and guidelines must also be applied. | 2017 | Check subsequent history before reliance |
| Rajasthan Cylinders and Containers Ltd. v. Union of India | Supreme Court | Parallel conduct and bid rigging | Parallel pricing alone is insufficient without plus factors establishing agreement. | 2018 | Check subsequent history before reliance |
| CCI v. Bharti Airtel Ltd. | Supreme Court | Sector regulator interface | The Court sequenced telecom technical issues and competition review on the facts. | 2018 | Check subsequent history before reliance |
| Samir Agrawal v. CCI | Supreme Court | Locus and platform pricing | The Court addressed information standing and allegations relating to algorithmic pricing. | 2020 | Check subsequent history before reliance |
| Coal India Ltd. v. CCI | Supreme Court | Public-sector enterprise and dominance | Competition law can apply to public-sector commercial conduct subject to statutory context. | 2023 | Check subsequent history before reliance |
| DLF Ltd. abuse of dominance matter | CCI / COMPAT / Supreme Court proceedings | Unfair apartment terms | Dominance and one-sided terms in the relevant market were central. | 2011 onward | Check subsequent history before reliance |
| Builders Association of India v. Cement Manufacturers’ Association | CCI / appellate proceedings | Cement cartel | Price, dispatch and conduct evidence were assessed in cartel findings. | 2012 onward | Check subsequent history before reliance |
| Google Android matter | CCI / NCLAT | Mobile ecosystem abuse | Licensing, tying and platform restrictions were examined; appellate modifications should be checked. | 2018 onward | Check subsequent history before reliance |
| Schott Glass India Pvt. Ltd. v. CCI | COMPAT | Discounts and dominance | The appellate body examined functional discounts and abuse allegations. | 2014 | Check subsequent history before reliance |
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