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 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 The Tribunal, considering the circumstances, allowed the application for withdrawal and dismissed the appeal as withdrawn.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 was made by Justice Yogesh Khanna and Mr. Ajai Das Mehrotra.
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 severe operational and revenue impacts affecting its litigation ability. The Tribunal allowed the withdrawal application unconditionally, leading to the dismissal of the appeal as withdrawn. Held that the appellant's request was justified under the circumstances (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The Tribunal allowed the application for withdrawal and dismissed the appeal as withdrawn.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
- Competition Act
- 2002
- Section 26(2)
- Tribunal's discretion
