M/S VOLTAS LIMITED, BOMBAY. vs UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

The Supreme Court addressed appeals under Section 55 of the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1969, concerning agreements deemed to contain restrictive trade practices under Section 33(1)(a) and (c). The Court upheld the Commission's directive for the appellant to discontinue such practices and remove objectionable clauses from agreements, affirming the Commission's authority to regulate trade practices that hinder competition. The judgment reinforces the enforcement of fair trade practices as mandated by the Act, ensuring compliance within a stipulated timeframe.