No Abuse of Dominance Found Since Hospital Pricing Was Not Proven Excessive or Unfair: CCI

Vivek Sharma Vs Stephen’s Hospital (Competition Commission of India) The matter originated from information filed under Section 19(1)(a) of the Competition Act, 2002 alleging that Becton Dickinson India Pvt. Ltd. and Max Super Specialty Hospital, Patparganj had colluded to print higher Maximum Retail Prices (MRP) on disposable syringes sold at the hospital pharmacy compared to those sold in the open market. After a preliminary conference, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) formed a prima facie opinion that there existed a case under Section 4 of the Act and directed investigation by ...