Karnataka HC stays CCI probe against Amazon, Flipkart

The Karnataka High Court on Friday ordered a stay on the Competition Commission of India’s probe into violation of competition laws by e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart.

The court has asked the respondents in the matter including CCI and Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) to file their responses within eight weeks.

ED probe

The High Court was of the view that the ongoing investigation by the Enforcement Directorate should first be completed. Last year, the ED initiated investigation against both Amazon and Flipkart for alleged violation of the foreign exchange law.