Published on : 27 Sep 2025, 10:38 am 3 min read

The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the penalties imposed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) on the Kerala Film Exhibitors Federation (KFEF) and its office bearers for anti-competitive conduct [ Competition Commission of India v. Kerala Film Exhibitors Federation].

A Bench of Justices Manoj Misra and KV Viswanathan overturned a 2016 order of the now defunct Competition Appellate Tribunal (COMPAT) which had set aside the penalties on procedural grounds.

The Court ruled that no second show-cause notice was required before imposing penalties.

“ The notice was categoric in pointing out the contraventions alleged and clearly fixed the individuals in charge. Respondent Nos. 2 and 3 can complain of no prejudice if, on the

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