Course Title: Competition LAw

Course Code:

Credit Units: 3

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.

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3 - - - 3

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 (%) End Term

Examination

30%

NA

70%

Theory Assessment (L&T):

Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment End Term

Examination

Components

(Drop

down)

Mid-

Term

Exam

Project

Viva

Attendance

Weightage

(%)

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