Competition Law

Pondicherry University · LL.B. Semester 5

Unit 1 — Introduction to Competition law

Evolution & Growth of competition law, Concept of market, Open market, Regulated market, Salient features of the Competition Act, 2002

Unit 2 — Anti-competitive Agreements

Concept, forms andTreatment of anti- competitive agreements, Rules to determine Effects of Anti-Competitive Agreements, Agreements which do not cause adverse effects on Competition

Unit 3 — Abuse of dominant position

Concept, forms and treatment in India, Essential facilities doctrine, Refusal, Pricing strategies and abuse of dominantposition

Unit 4 — Combinations

Concept under the Competition Act, 2002, Regulation of Combinations-Relevant product Market, Relevant Geographical Market, Regulation of Cross-border combinations

Unit 5 — Competition Commission of India

Composition of CCI, Selection Committee for Chairperson and Members of Commission, Duties ofCCI

Unit 6 — Powers and functions

Meeting of Commission, Procedure for Inquiry on Complaint under section 19

Unit 7 — CCI Procedures

Procedure for investigation of Combination, Powers of Commission to regulate its ownprocedure

Unit 8 — Orders of Commission

Review, Rectification andExecution

Unit 9 — Competition Appellate Tribunal and Penalties

Composition of Tribunal, Procedure for filing Appeal, Procedure and Powers of Appellate Tribunal, Appeal to Supreme Court, CompetitionAdvocacy