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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...

Introduction The Delhi High Court has permitted JTNL Consumer Health , a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson , to continue marketing its electrolyte drink under the registered trademark “ORSL” , despite the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issuing a ban on the use of the term ‘ORS’ in beverage branding. The High Court order places the FSSAI directive in temporary suspension only with respect to JTNL , until the authority decides on the company’s representation. This interim protection addresses concerns surrounding regulatory compliance, consumer protection, and market impact. Background: FSSAI’s Prohibition on Use of “ORS” On October 14 and 15, 2025 , the FSSAI issued orders directing Food Business Operators (FBOs) to refrain from using the term ORS : In product names On packaging labels In advertisements As part of trademarks The regulator reasoned that electrolyte drinks marketed as “ORS” or similarly named alternatives misled consumers i...