ONLINE CERTIFICATE COURSE ON COMPETITION LAW
(COMPETITION LAW - SYLLABUS)UNIT I – Introduction to Competition Law
- Concept and need for Competition Law
- Evolution of Competition Law in India and globally
- Economic foundations of Competition Law
- Objectives and scope of the Competition Act, 2002
- Competition policy and market regulation
- Distinction between Competition Law and MRTP Act
UNIT II – Anti-Competitive Agreements (Section 3)
- Meaning and types of agreements
- Horizontal agreements
- Vertical agreements
- Cartels: concept, formation, and effects
- Presumption of Appreciable Adverse Effect on Competition (AAEC)
- Rule of reason vs per se rule
- Exemptions under Section 3
UNIT III – Abuse of Dominant Position (Section 4)
- Concept of dominance
- Relevant market (product & geographic market)
- Factors determining dominant position
- Types of abuse:
- Unfair or discriminatory pricing
- Predatory pricing
- Limiting production or technical development
- Denial of market access
- Leveraging dominance
- Key judicial decisions
UNIT IV – Combination Regulation (Sections 5 & 6)
- Meaning of combinations
- Mergers, acquisitions, and amalgamations
- Threshold limits under the Competition Act
- Regulation of combinations
- Role of Competition Commission of India (CCI)
- Procedure for approval of combinations
- Remedies and penalties
Unit V: Exceptions to Choice of Law
- Composition and powers of CCI
- Functions and duties of CCI
- Inquiry and investigation procedures
- Role of Director General
- Orders, penalties, and leniency provisions
UNIT VI – Competition Appellate Mechanism
- National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT)
- Appeals against CCI orders
- Jurisdiction and powers of NCLAT
- Appeal to Supreme Court
UNIT VII – Penalties, Remedies & Enforcement
- Penalties under the Competition Act
- Cease and desist orders
- Structural and behavioral remedies
- Leniency programme
- Compensation and recovery of damages
UNIT VIII – Competition Advocacy
- Meaning and importance of competition advocacy
- Role of CCI in promoting competition
- Awareness programs and policy intervention
- Government policies and competition
UNIT IX – International Competition Law
- Extraterritorial jurisdiction
- Global competition regimes (EU, USA)
- Cross-border anti-competitive practices
- Cooperation with foreign competition authorities
UNIT X – Recent Developments & Case Laws
- Important amendments to the Competition Act
- Digital markets and competition issues
- Big Tech and platform dominance
- Landmark CCI and Supreme Court judgment