The Indian Competition Authority dismisses claims of rotational allegations of bid rigging against an American wine supplier (Lakeforest Wines)

KEY POINTS Mere contravention of tender policies does not imply a contravention of Section 3(3) of the Act, unless there is additional material to substantiate allegations of collusion. Brief facts A Reference was made to CCI under Section 19(1)(a) of the Act, against Lakeforest Wines Private Limited (“Lakeforest”), Ashir Marketing (India) Private Limited (“AMP”), Sarja Associates Private Limited (“SAP”), alleging that the OPs were