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NCLAT Upholds CCI’s Jurisdiction Under Section 4 of the Competition Act to Probe WhatsApp‑Meta Data-Sharing Practices
Update / Judgement Date
24 Nov 2025
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Sakshi Bhardwaj — WCP Legal Desk
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The NCLAT held that the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has the authority under Section 4 of the Competition Act to examine unilateral practices by WhatsApp‑Meta regarding data-sharing. This decision allows CCI to continue its probe into whether such data practices could potentially harm competition, misuse dominant position, or adversely impact consumer welfare. The ruling furthers regulatory oversight in the intersection of data governance and competition law.