#Regulatory Approval

Karnataka High Court rules that approval for a subsequent academic year under the Pharmacy Act 1948 cures the rejection of a prior year's approval, ensuring students' academic continuity. The judgment quashes the Pharmacy Council's rejection order, allowing affected students to appear for examinations without delay.

CCI dismisses allegations of abuse of dominance under Section 4 of the Competition Act, ruling that price variations driven by currency exchange rates and order volume do not constitute anti-competitive conduct. The decision clarifies that market-driven pricing adjustments, even by a sole supplier, are permissible unless proven predatory or exclusionary.