CCI proposes certain modifications into its Confidentiality scheme

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has published certain proposed changes in Competition Commission of India (General) Regulations, 2009 regarding the mechanism for accessing confidential documents/information of a case from CCI which, inter alia, set out the form of undertakings to be supplied by the parties, framed strict timelines for setting up of confidentiality ring & subsequent inspection of case records of the confidential documents/information and revision of fees for inspection of records. The CCI has further invited comments from stakeholders on the topic to be filed before 27 March 2024.