Authority: Supreme Court of India, Court No.2, Section XVII‑B

Order Date: 30 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: Appellant – Cement Manufacturers Association (CMA) (also referenced as ACC Ltd. in counsel submissions); Respondent – Competition Commission of India (CCI) & others.
  • Civil Appeal Numbers: 12249‑12250/2018.
  • Related Cases & Interim Applications: Numerous C.A. numbers (e.g., 9410‑9411/2018, 9538‑9539/2018, 9763/2018, etc.) and IA numbers covering ex‑parte stays, permission to file additional documents, stay applications, and interim reliefs spanning 2018‑2023.
  • Nature of Proceedings: The matters pertain to competition law challenges raised by the cement industry association against orders/decisions of the CCI. The court heard extensive procedural applications and arguments.
  • Counsel Representation: For the appellant – senior counsel Mr. Rajiv Shakdher (ACC Ltd.), Mr. Rakesh Dwivedi, and a large team of advocates. For the respondents – Attorney General for India Mr. R. Venkataramani, Sr. Adv. Mr. Jayant Mehta, and a team of counsel.
  • Presiding Judges: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Vikram Nath and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sandeep Mehta.

Final Outcome

  • The Court recorded that the arguments of Mr. Rajiv Shakdher, learned senior counsel for the appellant, have been completed.
  • The Court directed that the listed matters be recorded again as Part‑Heard on 05‑08‑2026 for the arguments of Mr. Rakesh Dwivedi, learned senior counsel, and other counsel appearing for the appellant(s).

Topics: Competition Law, Cement Industry