COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA vs STATE OF MIZORAM

The Supreme Court addressed the jurisdiction of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to investigate allegations of bid rigging and cartelization in the tender process for state lotteries in Mizoram. The court held that the CCI has the authority to inquire into such matters under the Competition Act, 2002, affirming the need for competitive integrity in public procurement processes. The appeals challenging the CCI's jurisdiction were dismissed, reinforcing the commission's role in maintaining fair competition.