Kerala High Court Dismisses JioStar’s Appeal Against CCI Investigation Into Discount Practices

The Kerala High Court has dismissed JioStars' appeal challenging a Competition Commission of India (CCI) probe into alleged discriminatory discount practices by the telecom loyalty program.

The Division Bench dismissed the appeal after finding no ground to interfere with the single judge's decision. The bench did not immediately pass any order on JioStar's request.

The court upheld the regulator's authority to investigate whether the platform offered preferential treatment to select partners, potentially harming market competition.

On the main contentions, the Court directed the CCI to proceed on the basis of Director General's report and provide sufficient opportunity of hearing to all the stakeholders.

[Jiostar India Private Limited v. Competition Commission of India]