Mr. Rajesh George and Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
Case brief
What is this about?
The Competition Commission examined an Information alleging abuse of dominant position by a two-wheeler manufacturer. The Commission found the allegations related to commercial disputes and contractual choices, holding them outside the Act's scope, and closed the matter.
What did the court decide?
Relief under Section 33 for restoration of dealership is rejected; the matter is closed.
What the court decided
COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA Case No. 16 of 2024
In Re:
Mr. Rajesh George Marokey (H), Cherumukku Central Avenue, Chembukavu, Thrissur City, P.O., Kerala
Informant
And
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
Opposite Party
Plot No.1, Sector-03, IMT Manesar, Distt. Gurugram, Haryana - 122050
CORAM
Ms. Ravneet Kaur Chairperson
Mr. Anil Agrawal Member
Ms. Sweta Kakkad Member
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether allegations regarding forced termination of a rival dealership, dumping of models, and unilateral termination constitute abuse of dominant position under Section 4.
Whether the Information filed beyond three years from the alleged cause of action is maintainable under Section 19.
Whether the transactional and commercial nature of dealership agreements falls within the purview of the Competition Act.
Coram
Ravneet Kaur
Anil Agrawal
Sweta Kakkad
Deepak Anurag
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