Competition Law

Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya · LL.B. Semester 6

Unit I — Introduction to Competition Law

Evolution and Development · History and need for competition law · From MRTP Act to Competition Act, 2002 · 4, Objectives and Scope · Preamble and key objectives of the Act · Concepts of free market economy and consumer welfare · Basic Concepts · Competition · Market · Dominant position · 11, Relevant market (product and geographic) i-Competitive Agreements

Unit II — Ant

1, Section 3 of the Competition Act · 2, Types of agreements (horizontal and vertical) · 2 Cartels: Meaning and effects artels: in arrange -esale price maintenance eel - arrangements. resal · ‘4dr ong. tie in a · 4 Bid gels · > Rule of Reason · Case Laws (Indian and Global perspectives)

Unit III — Abuse of Dominant Position

Section 4 of the Competition Act · Meaning of dominance · Tests for determining dominant position · Abuse of dominance: unfair pricing, exclusiv · g; € supply, predato ici · , ty pricing, denial of market access · Relevant case law · Google India Case, Intel, Reliance Jio, etc

Unit IV — Regulation of Combinations (Mergers and Acquisitions)

Section 5 & 6 of the Competition Act · Types of combinations: mergers, amalgamations, and acquisiti one · Threshold limits and notification · 4, Procedure for investigation by CCI · Prima facie opinion, detailed investigation, and orders · Exemptions & penalties

Unit V — Enforcement Mechanisms and Authorities

Competition Commission of India (CCI) · Composition, powers, functions, and procedure · 3, Suomoto and complaint-based investigations · 4 Competition Appellate Tribunal · 5 Appeal _ Review and revision ie c €. aforcement mechanisms · p enalt and interim orders · Con pensation dings