Intel Technology India Pvt Ltd vs Competition Commission Of India on 23 August, 2022
(ii) The argument of learned Senior Advocate Dr.
A.M.Singhvi that the investigation now ordered under
section 26(1) of the 2002 Act may have a 'detrimental
effect' on the business reputation of the petitioners, may
be arguably true, to some extent. He also contended that
the investigation to be undertaken by the Director
General in terms of order under section 26(1) of the
2002 Act, (which he termed 'draconian law') involves an
intrusive and free ranging inquiry into every aspect of his
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clients' business. Hon'ble Delhi High Court in GOOGLE vs.
COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA19 although did not
use the word 'draconian' observed that the powers of
Director General to investigate under section 26(2) are
far wider than the powers of the police under the Code of
Criminal Procedure, 1973, is also true.