Course Title: Competition LAw

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Course Code:

Credit Units: 3

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Course Objective:
. This paper focuses on the competition laws in the contest of new economic order.
It will provide each student the knowledge on the applied aspect of Competition
laws in there application before the Commission, Tribunal and Courts
Pre-requisites:
The student ought to have the knowledge of contracts, company law and general
understanding about commercial transactions including Consumer related issues
Student Learning Outcome:
Understanding of the investigation and procedural intricacies of
Competition laws.
Comprehension of compliance with regard to the regulatory laws on the
competition related issues.
Development of capability for the correct interpretation & application of the
Competition laws in the light of case laws.

Course Contents/Syllabus:
Module I: Module I Competition Law in its Back ground

Origin and Background of the Competition Law in India, United States and
Europe , Theoretical and conceptual framework (Classic, neo classic and Chicago
School)

Module II Competition Act, 2002

Anti-competition agreements, abuse of dominant position, combinations,
Dominance and monopoly practices,
Module III: Investigations &Role of Commission
Competition commission its function and powers , director general, procedure
for investigation, interim orders, extra territoriality and penalties, Rule of Reason
& Rule Per-Se
Module IV: Regulatory Mechanism
Competition Tribunal , its constitution , function, procedure and powers , judicial
review and its permissible limits
Pedagogy for Course Delivery:
The course will be conducted using lectures, assignments. To train the students
emphasis will be on case study including the working of respective commissions
and tribunal.
In addition to this, students will be encouraged to participate in seminars and make
class room presentation on relevant aspects of competition laws.
Lab/ Practical details, if applicable: NA
List of Experiments: NA

Assessment/ Examination Scheme:

Assessment/ Examination Scheme:

Theory L/T
(%)

Lab/Practical/Studio (%)

30%

End Term
Examination

NA

70%

Theory Assessment (L&T):

Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment
Components
(Drop
down)

Weightage
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End Term
Examination

Mid- Project Viva Attendance

Term
Exam

10%

10%

5%

5%

70%

Text and References:

1.Competition Law by Avtar Singh
2.Competition Law by Richard Whish & David Bailey
3.Competition Laws Manual by Taxmann
4. Competition Law in India by T Ramappa
5.The EC Law of Competition Law by Jonathan Faull & Ali Nikpay