Parle not guilty of Ant-Competitive Practices: CCI

Hiveloop Technology Pvt. Ltd. Vs Parle Products Private Limited (CCI) The Commission notes that, in respect of the assertion of the Informant of ‘must stock’ items, an attempt has been made to show that the stock of a particular type of biscuits of Parle is akin to ‘essential’. It is further claimed that it is necessary to secure direct access to procure the same. In this regard, the Commission is of the view that free exercise of right of manufacturer may only be limited to the extent of making competition prevail in the market. Further, the Commission is not inclined to agree with th...