Supreme Court quashes JioStar's plea, allows CCI probe into abuse of dominance in Kerala cable TV market
The Hindu
Supreme Court allows CCI to investigate JioStar for alleged dominance abuse in Kerala's cable TV market, dismissing its plea.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (January 27, 2026) refused to entertain a plea filed by Reliance Industries–owned streaming platform JioStar seeking to halt a probe by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) into allegations of abuse of its dominant position in the Kerala cable television market.
A bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Sandeep Mehta said the matter is at a preliminary stage and the market regulator may be allowed to continue with its probe.
"Sorry. Let the regulator investigate. It is only at a preliminary stage. Dismissed," the Bench told senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for JioStar.
Mr. Rohagti submitted that Jiostar is bound under the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Act, 1997, which fixes how much it can charge or give a discount.
"The question is, can you investigate in relation to a matter covered by the sectoral regulator. There is a judgment of the Bombay High Court in my favour," Mr. Rohatgi contended.
Justice Pardiwala told Mr. Rohatgi that the issue needs to be looked into.
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