The Competition Commission of India has fined regional film bodies for anti-competitive practices

Thank God for democracy and by extension, thank the government for the Competition Commission of India (CCI). We’ve been led to believe from early childhood that we live in a free country with freedom of expression, freedom to do business etc. Right? Wrong. In reality, we live in a draconian state where anything against the perceived grain is immediately frowned upon and censured (add your own MF Husain, Valentine’s Day or your pet grouse here). But fear not, because of the redoubtable CCI, at least we now have the freedom to watch movies. Click here to read more