MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA LTD. vs UNION OF INDIA & ANR.

The Supreme Court held that under Section 13(2) of the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1969, the Monopolies Commission must provide reasons for its orders, even in ex-parte cases. The Court clarified that the Registrar's application must substantiate claims of restrictive trade practices with adequate evidence. The Court upheld the Commission's order declaring certain clauses of the distributorship agreement void, emphasizing the need for a fair hearing and proper justification in regulatory proceedings.