C Prabhu Daniel v. M/s Tamil Nadu Theatre and Multiplex Owners Association
Case brief
What is this about?
The Competition Commission of India considered an Information alleging an anti-competitive agreement restricting OTT movie releases within 30 days of theatrical premiere. The Commission found the Informant failed to adduce material proving an agreement and dismissed the matter.
What did the court decide?
No investigation to be conducted; the application is closed with no case of contravention made out.
What the court decided
COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA
Case No. 07 of 2021
In Re:
C Prabhu Daniel 3, 1st Main Road Seethammal Extension Teynampet Chennai — 18 Informant
And M/s Tamil Nadu Theatre and Multiplex Owners Association
Door No. 9A/3 Radhakrishnan Street Chennai — 600017 Opposite Party
CORAM
Mr. Ashok Kumar Gupta Chairperson Ms. Sangeeta Verma Member Mr. Bhagwant Singh Bishnoi Member
Order under Section 26(2) of the Competition Act, 2002
- The present Information has been filed by Shri C Prabhu Daniel (‘the Informant’) under Section 19(l)(a) of the Competition Act, 2002 (‘the Act’) against Tamil Nadu Theatre and Multiplex Owners Association (“TNTMOA”) (‘Opposite
Case No. 07 of 2021
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether there is sufficient material to make a prima facie finding of contravention of Section 3 of the Competition Act against the Opposite Party.
Whether allegations based on media reports and hearsay statements are sufficient to establish an anti-competitive agreement.
Parties & counsel
- applicant
C Prabhu Daniel
- respondent
M/s Tamil Nadu Theatre and Multiplex Owners Association
Coram
Ashok Kumar Gupta
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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