Flash sale fraud by e-commerce websites.

[Dr. Ashok Dhamija]

What you have mentioned, may perhaps come under anti-competitive agreements, as it appears to be forming a cartel to control the supply of goods or price rigging, as mentioned in Section 3 of the Competition Act, 2002.

There may also be violation of the law/ rules relating to MRP, if price at which the goods are being sold are more than MRP. See, my reply (for more information): What action can be taken against shopkeeper charging more than MRP price?

Thirdly, there may be a possibility that a criminal offence such as cheating is committed.

As per our Forum policy guidelines, it is not possible for us to go into the detailed facts of a case. You can examine the above possibilities in the light of detailed facts of your case, if necessary, by consulting some local lawyer by showing him all the relevant details.

     

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Dr. Ashok Dhamija is a New Delhi based Supreme Court Advocate and author of law books. Read more about him by clicking here. List of his Forum Replies. List of his other articles. List of his Quora Answers. List of his YouTube Videos.

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