Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1969
32. Monopolistic trade practice to be deemed to be prejudicial
to the public interest except in certain cases
For the purposes of this Act, every monopolistic trade practice
shall be deemed to be prejudicial to the public interest, except where-
(a) such trade practice is expressly authorized by any enactment
for the time being in force; or
(b) the Central Government, being satisfied that any such trade
practice, is necessary-
(i) to meet the requirements of the defense of
India or any part thereof, or for the security of the State; or
(ii) to ensure the maintenance of supply of
goods and services essential to the community; or
(iii) to give effect to the terms of any
agreement to which the Central Government is a party, by a written order,
permits the owner of any undertaking to carry on any such trade practice.]