NCLAT Declines Interim Relief to UFO Moviez, Qube Cinema in CCI Case

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has refused to stay the Competition Commission of India’s order against UFO Moviez India, Scrabble Digital, and Qube Cinema for anti-competitive “tie-in” clauses in their equipment lease agreements with cinema owners. 

These clauses mandated exclusive sourcing of content, restricting competition in post-production and digital cinema services.

NCLAT dismissed the companies’ plea for interim relief and ordered them to deposit 25% of the ₹2.69 crore penalty within two weeks.

NCLAT noted no irreparable harm would arise from enforcement. Written replies are due in four weeks, with rejoinders due two weeks afterwards