P. v. Basheer Ahamed v Film Distributors Association (Kerala) & Other
Case brief
What is this about?
The Competition Commission of India examined an information alleging an unofficial ban by film industry associations contrary to Section 3 and 4 of the Act. The Commission found no sufficient material to support the allegation of a ban or anti-competitive agreement. The matter was closed without initiation of proceedings.
What did the court decide?
The matter was ordered to be closed forthwith in terms of Section 26(2) of the Act as there was no prima facie case.
What the court decided
COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA
Case No. 7 of 2017
In Re:
P. V. Basheer Ahamed, Liberty Paradise Complex, A V K Nair Road, Thalassery, Kannur, Kerala - 670101.
Informant
And
Film Distributors Association (Kerala) P. B. No. 2037, Door No. CC41/1604-A, Sopanam Square, Arangath Cross Road, Cochin, Kerala -682018.
Opposite Party No. 1
Kerala Film Producers Association XL/7425, Kerala Film Chamber Building, 2nd Floor, M. G. Road, Ernakulum, Kerala – 682035.
Opposite Party No. 2
CORAM
Mr. Devender Kumar Sikri Chairperson
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether sufficient material on record exists to establish an unofficial ban by opposite parties.
Whether the allegations amount to a contravention of Section 3(3) of the Competition Act, 2002.
Coram
Devender Kumar Sikri
S. L. Bunker
Sudhir Mital
Augustine Peter
U. C. Nahta
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