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Sovereign functions take precedence over India's competition law, tribunal rules

By Freny Patel ( September 24, 2025, 01:08 GMT | Insight) -- The Indian government's policy on atomic minerals falls under "sovereign functions" and takes precedence over the country's competition law, according to the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal. The tribunal on Tuesday upheld a Competition Commission of India ruling and dismissed an appeal by the Beach Mineral Producers Association against the Directorate General of Foreign Trade and the state-owned Indian Rare Earths for alleged abuse of dominance. The Indian government's policy on atomic minerals cannot be challenged under competition law, a domestic tribunal said, upholding a decision made by the antitrust watchdog....

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