Basketball Federation of India Challenges CCI Probe Before Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court issued notice to the Competition Commission of India (CCI) on a plea by the Basketball Federation of India (BFI) challenging an antitrust probe alleging abuse of dominance.

The Court listed the matter for hearing on March 10 and will consider BFI’s interim request to stay the CCI proceedings.

BFI argued that it performs regulatory functions and that the CCI lacks jurisdiction to investigate actions taken in a regulatory capacity. 

The CCI probe stems from allegations that BFI restricted market access by denying approvals to rival professional basketball leagues.