https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=459994 The Kerala HC dismissed a writ petition challenging proceedings by the Competition Commission against petitioners for anti-competitive practices involving a ban imposed by the Film Employees Federation of Kerala. The petitioners failed to file objections to the Director General's report or appear before the Commission despite proper notice. The court held that the Commission's decision to proceed as if petitioners had nothing to say was justified given their non-participation. The HC ruled that proceedings under the Competition Act are composite in nature, allowing simultaneous examination of both entities and their office bearers under Section 48. The Commission was found to be acting within its powers in initiating action against the petitioners. en-us Fri, 23 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0530 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 19:56:48 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=459994 The Kerala HC dismissed a writ petition challenging proceedings by the Competition Commission against petitioners for anti-competitive practices involving a ban imposed by the Film Employees Federation of Kerala. The petitioners failed to file objections to the Director General's report or appear before the Commission despite proper notice. The court held that the Commission's decision to proceed as if petitioners had nothing to say was justified given their non-participation. The HC ruled that proceedings under the Competition Act are composite in nature, allowing simultaneous examination of both entities and their office bearers under Section 48. The Commission was found to be acting within its powers in initiating action against the petitioners. Case-Laws Law of Competition Fri, 23 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=459994