Case Note & Summary
The case involved Meru Travel Solutions Pvt Ltd as the appellant against the Competition Commission of India and others as respondents. The appellant filed an appeal against an order dated 20.06.2018, which disposed of information submitted 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's counsel submitted that the company faced severe operational impacts and revenue challenges, making it unviable to continue the litigation. Consequently, the management decided to withdraw the appeal. The respondents' counsel indicated no objection to the withdrawal. The Tribunal, considering the circumstances, allowed the application for withdrawal and dismissed the appeal as withdrawn. The decision underscored the appellant's right to withdraw in light of operational difficulties.
Headnote
A) Competition Law - Withdrawal of Appeal - Appellant's Right to Withdraw - Competition Act, 2002, Section 26(2) - The appellant sought to withdraw the appeal due to operational difficulties impacting its ability to continue litigation. The Tribunal allowed the withdrawal unconditionally, dismissing the appeal as withdrawn. Held that the appellant's circumstances justified the withdrawal (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The Tribunal allowed the application for withdrawal and dismissed the appeal as withdrawn.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 dismissal
