CCI Dismisses Plea Alleging Coal India Limited's Abuse of Dominant Position in E-Auction Scheme

In a recent decision, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) closed a case filed by Bijay Poddar, who alleged that Coal India Limited (CIL) was abusing its dominant market position through one-sided conditions in its 2022 e-auction scheme. The Commission, in its order dated December 30, 2024, concluded that the allegations lacked merit, finding no evidence of anti-competitive behavior by CIL that would justify a full investigation. Allegations by Bijay…