Unit I: Introduction to Competition Law

Introduction to Competition Law and Policy including Business Perspective

Historical evolution and rationale of the new law vis-à-vis MRTP Act.
Objectives and scope of Competition Act, 2002
Key Definitions under the Competition Act
Role of Economics in Competition Law
Brief Understanding of US and EU regime of competition law

Unit II: Regulatory Framework

Establishment and working of the Competition Commission of India (CCI)
CCI as an organization, its secretariat and departments
Filing of Information before CCI
Office of the Director General (DG) – CCI – Powers and Duties
Role of sectoral regulators

Unit III: Prohibition of Anticompetitive Agreements

Horizontal and Vertical Agreements (Section 3)
Per se and Rule of Reason
Concept of Appreciable Adverse Effect on Competition (AAEC)
Cartels and Leniency Provisions
Proceedings before the Commission (cases)
Orders by the Commission in Section 3 cases

Unit IV: Prohibition of Abuse of Dominant Position

The Concept of Dominance (Section 4)
Concept of Relevant Market
Types of Abuse
Predatory Pricing
Essential Facilities Doctrine
Proceedings before the Commission (cases) &Orders by the Commission in Section 4 cases

Unit V: Regulation of Combinations

The Concept of Combinations (Section 5-6)
Inquiry into combinations by the Commission
Merger Remedies
Orders by the Commission in combination cases

Unit VI: NCLAT, Latest Developments and International Dimensions and

Challenges
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) and its Role in Competition law cases
Competition Law and Intellectual Property Interface
Competition Law Compliance, Audit and Impact Assessment
Competition Advocacy