Competition Act Case Studies and Enforcement Mechanisms

This comprises real-world application of Competition Act through case studies including Punjab National Bank dominance case, ETC Network media case, ISP telecommunications case, Jet-Kingfisher airline alliance, Colgate-Anchor trademark dispute, demonstrating CCI’s enforcement approach, penalty structures, and appellate procedures.

Competition Act 2002: Modern Competition Law Framework

Comprehensive examination on Modern competition legislation replacing MRTP Act focusing on promoting competition rather than curbing monopolies. Covers CCI establishment, anti-competitive agreements (cartels, bid-rigging), abuse of dominance, combinations regulation with threshold limits, penalties up to 10% turnover, and rule of reason approach.

MRTP Act 1969: Historical Competition Legislation in India

Historical analysis of India’s first competition law covering constitutional foundations, MRTP Act objectives including prevention of economic concentration, control of monopolies, prohibition of monopolistic/restrictive/unfair trade practices, commission powers, remedies including compensation and temporary injunctions.

Government Regulation and Deregulation in Business Environment

Comprehensive examination of government regulation covering economic regulations (price control, resource allocation) and social regulations (environmental, safety, labor laws). Analyzes regulatory benefits including safer working conditions, environmental protection versus costs including reduced innovation and increased compliance burden.

Business-Government Relations and Political Risk Management

Detailed analysis of business-government interaction strategies including lobbying, political action committees, advocacy advertising. Covers political risks like confiscation, expropriation, domestication, and strategic approaches including joint ventures, broad-basing, licensing for risk mitigation in global business operations.