Certificate of Specialisation in Competition Law

This Course Consist of the following contents -1.Introduction to Competition Law: Basic Principles -What is competition law and why is it required? Learn the basic principles of competition law including the economic underpinning of the law. Study price and cost determination in perfect competition and monopoly situations. 2.Understanding Competition Law in India -Analyse the change from the MRTP regime to the Competition Act, 2002. Study the appointment and structure of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) and the Director General ‘s department. Examine the inquiry process for anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominance, and merger control. 3.Understanding Anti-Competitive Agreements -What is an ‘agreement’? What are the types of prohibited anti-competitive agreements? Learn the difference between the ‘per se’ and ‘rule of reason treatment. Study the concept of ‘appreciable adverse effect on competition’. 4.Understanding Horizontal Agreements -Learn about trade associations and cartels. Study the manner in which market information can be exchanged between competitors. Examine the leniency policy in India. 5.Understanding Vertical Agreements -Study the different types of vertical agreements in the market. Examine the rule of reason approach for vertical agreements. 6.Defining Dominance -Study the manner in which the Competition Act,2002 treats dominant enterprises. Analyse the different elements in defining dominance. Learn about the link between a relevant market and the finding of dominance. 7.Understanding the Abuse of Dominant Position -Identify types of abuse of dominance. Learn about the meaning of ‘bundling of products’. Study the meaning of ‘predatory pricing’. 8.Unit 8:Understanding Merger Control -Study the thresholds at which transactions are notified under the Competition Act, 2002. Learnabout the transactions that are exempt from filing requirements. Examine the different forms that need to be filled for notification of transactions.