Delhi HC Declines to Halt CCI Probe Against Publicis, Disposes TLG India Plea

• Delhi High Court refused to interfere with CCI's ongoing investigation into alleged anti-competitive conduct involving Publicis Groupe.
• The court noted that no formal notice had been issued to TLG India Pvt Ltd, thus no cause of action arose for them at this stage.
• TLG India, the Indian arm of Publicis Groupe, challenged summons issued in the name of "Publicis Groupe," arguing it's not a legal entity.
• CCI opposed the plea, stating the investigation targets "persons" including corporate group entities, and TLG India was not the subject.
• The High Court emphasized judicial restraint in intervening at the investigative stage, disposing of the petition with liberty for parties to raise contentions before CCI.