Flipkart, Amazon challenge Karnataka HC order allowing CCI probe

Both appeals may be heard on Friday

E-commerce firms Flipkart and Amazon have filed separate appeals before a division Bench of the Karnataka High Court, challenging a single-judge Bench’s order allowing the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to restart its probe into allegations of anti-competitive behaviour against them. Sources said both appeals are likely to be heard on Friday.

While Amazon India declined to comment on the matter, a message sent to Flipkart did not elicit a response. 

“E-commerce players aim to put together a joint fight and are digging their heels in for a long-drawn battle,” said Salman Waris, partner head of TMT and IP practice at Delhi-based