Case Note & Summary
The dispute arose in the context of Competition Appeal (AT) No. 63/2018, where Meru Travel Solutions Pvt Ltd challenged an order of the Competition Commission of India dated 20.06.2018, which disposed of information filed by the appellant on 02.06.2017 under Section 26(2) of the Competition Act, 2002. The appeal was admitted by the Tribunal on 22.07.2019. The appellant faced severe operational impacts that affected its revenues and ability to continue with the litigation, prompting its management to decide to withdraw the appeal. The respondents did not object to this application for withdrawal. The Tribunal, considering the circumstances, allowed the application and dismissed the appeal as withdrawn. The decision underscored the Tribunal's recognition of the appellant's difficulties and the unopposed nature of the withdrawal request.
Headnote
A) Competition Law - Withdrawal of Appeal - Unconditional Withdrawal - Competition Act, 2002, Section 26(2) - The appellant sought to withdraw the appeal due to severe operational impacts affecting its ability to continue litigation. The Tribunal allowed the withdrawal application, leading to the dismissal of the appeal as withdrawn. Held that the appellant's request was unopposed by the respondents (Paras 1-4).
Issue of Consideration
Whether the appellant can withdraw the appeal against the order of the Competition Commission of India.
Final Decision
The Tribunal allowed the application for withdrawal and dismissed the appeal as withdrawn.
Law Points
- Withdrawal of appeal
- Section 26(2) Competition Act
- 2002
- Unconditional withdrawal
