M/S PREMIER ENGINEERS vs M/S TAJ RUBBER INDUSTEIS

The Supreme Court upheld the MRTP Commission's order granting compensation under Section 12-B of the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1960, to the respondent for the delayed and defective supply of a rubber mixing machine. The court rejected the appellant's preliminary objections, affirming that the amendments to the MRTP Act regarding unfair trade practices and compensation were applicable, and that the respondent had standing to claim compensation despite the original order being placed by a different entity. The court confirmed the compensation amount of Rs. 1,04,164/- with interest and additional compensation of Rs. 5,000/- as justified under the circumstances.