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Introduction: A Defining Moment for Digital Privacy in India The Supreme Court of India has delivered one of its strongest judicial rebukes yet to a global technology platform, warning WhatsApp and its parent company Meta Platforms that the exploitation of personal data of even a single Indian citizen will not be tolerated . In sharp language, the Court described WhatsApp’s data-sharing practices as a “ decent way of committing theft of personal information ” and cautioned that the platform was “ making a mockery of the constitutionalism of this country ”. The remarks came during the hearing of a batch of appeals concerning WhatsApp’s controversial 2021 Privacy Policy , which significantly expanded data sharing with Meta entities. Background of the Case: WhatsApp’s 2021 Privacy Policy The Triggering Event In January 2021, WhatsApp introduced a revised privacy policy requiring users to consent to expanded data sharing with Meta companies as a condition for continued use of the platform....

Introduction: When Market Leadership Invites Regulatory Scrutiny The Competition Commission of India’s (CCI) decision to examine IndiGo Airlines over mass flight cancellations marks a critical moment in India’s aviation sector. While the CCI has not yet specified the exact statutory violations, the probe assumes significance given IndiGo’s overwhelming 65% share of India’s domestic aviation market . Market dominance, though not illegal per se, invites antitrust scrutiny when it appears to distort competition, consumer choice, or market access. IndiGo’s rise—from a modest low-cost carrier in 2006 to a near-monopolistic force by 2025—offers a textbook case study of how timing, policy gaps, industry failures, and capacity decisions can reshape an entire sector. IndiGo’s Early Years: Right Place, Right Time IndiGo, operated by InterGlobe Aviation Ltd. , commenced operations in 2006 with a no-frills, low-cost model and a small fleet. Unlike its competitors, IndiGo focused on operational di...