Competition Law
|Competition Commission of India
Section 3(3)(d) Competition Act | No Cartel Without Direct Evidence of Bidder Collusion : CCI Dismisses Smart Meter Tender Allegations
CCI ruled that mere parallel bidding or market dominance does not establish a prima facie cartel under Section 3(3)(d) without concrete evidence of collusion between bidders. The decision clarifies that public procurement allegations require proof of concerted action, not just suspicion of unfair pricing.