Address by Hon’ble Ms. Justice Hima Kohli on the Digital Competition Bill, 2024

On speech July 16, 2024 Hon’ble Ms. Justice Hima Kohli gave an address on India’s Draft Digital Competition Bill, 2024. It outlines the bill’s key provisions, comparing it to similar legislation in the EU and UK. The speech highlights the bill’s ex-ante regulatory approach for digital markets, focusing on Systemically Significant Digital Enterprises. It presents arguments for and against the legislation, discussing potential impacts on innovation, competition, and consumer choice. The speech concludes by emphasizing the ongoing consultation process and the need to balance promoting competition with fostering innovation.