The Commission also rejected allegations relating to ownership of customer data.
The DG had argued that different data-sharing arrangements between multiplex chains and single-screen cinemas were discriminatory.
The Commission disagreed. It held that multiplexes and single-screen cinemas are not similarly placed entities.
“In the present case, cinemas listed on the aggregator’s platform do not constitute a single, homogenous class. Single-screen cinemas and multiplexes differ materially in terms of infrastructure, ability to handle customer data securely, amenities, operational costs, and the overall quality of services offered,” the order said.
