CCI Closes Abuse of Dominance Case as Excessive Pricing by Hospital Was Not Proven

Vivek Sharma Vs Fortis Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre Ltd. (Competition Commission of India) The Competition Commission of India examined allegations arising from Information filed under Section 19(1)(a) of the Competition Act, 2002 concerning the conduct of private super-specialty hospitals in Delhi, including Fortis Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre Ltd., New Delhi. The matter initially involved allegations that disposable syringes sold through an in-house hospital pharmacy carried higher Maximum Retail Prices (MRP) than those sold in the open market. The Director Gene...