Maleficent Inc recently was engaged in re-sale price maintenance.Despite being a private citizen, Sinjin Virtue wants to bring an action against the company under the Competition Act.His right to do so

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According to Section 36(1) of the Competition Act, a private person can only bring an action against a company under the Act if they are directly and substantially affected by the anti-competitive behavior. However, they must obtain permission from the Competition Tribunal first. The other options are incorrect because the Act allows for both damages and a cease-and-desist order (option D), and intent to harm the individual is not necessary for them to have the right to bring an action under the Act (option E). Option A is also incorrect because a violation of the Competition Act does not have to involve a crime or violation of a court order. Option C is incorrect because a private person can seek not only damages but also an injunction and any other relief that the court or Tribunal considers appropriate.

Maleficent Inc Recently Was Engaged in Re-Sale Price Maintenance