OPTIONAL-IV: COMPETITION LAW

Karnataka State Law University · LL.B. Semester 5 · Course-III

Unit 1

Constitutional provisions regulating trade; Salient features of MRTP Act, 1986; Salient features of Consumer Protection Act, 1986.

Unit 2

Sherman Antitrust Act, 1890; Relevant provisions of Clayton Act, 1914; Relevant provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act; Salient features of U.K. · Competition Act, 1998.

Unit 3

The Competition Act, 2002; Preliminary; Prohibition of certain agreements, abuse of dominant position and regulation of combinations.

Unit 3

Competition Commission of India; Duties, powers and functions.

Unit 3

Duties of Director general; Penalties; Competition advocacy; Important judgments of the Supreme Court.