Case Law Details
Yogesh Pratap Singh Vs PVR Ltd. (Competition Commission of India)
PVR cleared of anti-competitive charges by Competition Commission in Yogesh Pratap Singh case. Analysis of allegations and Commission’s findings.
PVR Found Not Guilty of Anti-Competitive Practices in Preferential Treatment for Films by Powerful Production Houses
Introduction: The Competition Commission of India recently concluded its inquiry into allegations made by Mr. Yogesh Pratap Singh against PVR Ltd., accusing the company of engaging in anti-competitive practices in the film exhibition market. The order, issued under Section 26(2) of the Competition Act, 2002, sheds light on the details of the case and the Commission’s findings.
Background: Mr. Yogesh Pratap Singh, a lawyer, novelist, script-writer, and filmmaker, filed a complaint under Sections 3 and 4 of the Competition Act, 2002, alleging that PVR Ltd., a major player in the film exhibition industry in India, abused its dominant position. The Informant claimed that PVR favored films produced by powerful production houses, creating barriers for independent filmmakers like himself.
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