Export Policy on Strategic Minerals Falls Outside Competition Law Due to Sovereign Function: NCLAT Delhi

Beach Mineral Producers Association Vs Government of India (NCLAT Delhi) The appeal was filed against an order of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) dated 25.07.2019, which had closed proceedings initiated under Section 19(1)(a) of the Competition Act, 2002. The information was filed alleging abuse of dominant position under Section 4 of the Act by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), its Director General, and a public sector undertaking engaged in processing beach sand minerals (BSMs). The informants, including an association representing beach mineral producers and a trade...