The Law of Competition (India)

Name: The Law of Competition (India)
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Master the Competition Act, 2002: Understand Key Concepts, Market Regulation

Created byMuralidharan R

Last updated 9/2025

English

What you'll learn

nderstand the core principles and objectives of the Competition Act, 2002
Identify and analyze anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominance
Learn the structure, powers, and regulatory role of the Competition Commission of India (CCI)
Assess relevant product and geographic markets

Course content

4 sections • 17 lectures • 4h 5m total length

Common Law Principles of Free Trade13:15
Trace the origins of competition law from early predatory pricing and cartel cases to the idea of abuse of dominance and the appreciably adverse effect on the relevant market.
History and Evolution of Competition Laws M1 L214:30
Trace the evolution of competition law from the Statute of Monopolies and East India Company to the Sherman and Clayton Acts, then India’s MRTP and Competition Act 2002.
Overview of the Competition Act, 2002 M1 L316:26
The lecture explains how the Competition Act 2002 replaces the MRTP act, covers goods and services, and empowers the Competition Commission with advisory, regulatory, and adjudicatory powers against cartels.
Legislative Framework of the Competition Act, 200216:16
The competition act 2002 replaces the MRTP act and creates an autonomous, multi-functional framework with advisory, regulatory, and adjudicatory powers, including penalties and oversight by the director general of investigation.
Test

Economic and Legal Developments in India Over 70 Years11:18
Explore how history, economics, and politics shaped India's competition regime, from the mixed economy to liberalization under Narasimha Rao, culminating in the 2002 Competition Act.
Key Definitions under the Competition Act, 200213:57
Understand how the Competition Act 2002 applies to Indian goods and services, including government departments, with sovereign-function exclusions, and define price and the relevant product and geographical markets.
Anti-Competitive Agreements15:03
Explore India's competition commission, a sui generis public authority, using advisory, regulatory, and adjudicatory powers to prohibit anti-competitive agreements, curb abuse of dominance, and regulate combinations under sections 3–6.
Abuse of Dominance14:04
Explore abuse of dominance through predatory pricing, where selling below cost aims to crush competitors and enable monopolies, illustrated by Rockefeller’s oil cartel history and price-cut tactics.
Predatory Pricing and Other Forms of Abuse of Dominance14:54
Explore predatory pricing and abuse of dominance under section four, including tie-ins and exclusive supply. The lecture also covers merger thresholds and the competition commission of india’s role.

Structure of the Competition Commission of India (CCI)14:48
Learn the structure of India's competition commission, including the commission, director general, and secretary, and how appointments are made by a five-member committee chaired by the Chief Justice of India.
Powers, Duties, and Functions of the CCI15:31
Explains the cci's duties, powers, and functions under chapter four, including eliminating practices having adverse effects on competition, promoting competition, protecting consumers, and ensuring freedom of trade, and addressing dominance.
Horizontal and Vertical Agreements12:13
Explains how the competition commission evaluates dominance and abuse, considers effects on competition, and analyzes horizontal versus vertical integration and entry barriers shaping geographical and product markets.
Continuation of Powers and Functions , Relevant Product Market14:36
Explore how the competition commission defines relevant geographical and product markets, considering regulatory trade barriers, local specification requirements, national procurement policies, distribution, transport, and consumer preferences.
module 3

Regulatory Role of the Competition Commission of India13:56
The competition commission of India enforces competition law by preventing anti-competitive agreements, preventing abuse of dominance, and regulating combinations, guided by prima facie opinions and show-cause notices.
Adverse Effects and Amendments in the Act13:47
Understand how the Competition Commission evaluates combinations under section 31, using director general reports, objections, and possible modifications to avoid an appreciable adverse effect on competition in India.
Functions of Director General12:31
Outline the director general's independent investigation, report within 60 days, confidentiality, penalties, interim orders, and the appeal route to the Competition Appellate Tribunal.
Abuse of Dominance, Restrictive Trade Practices & Identification of Relevant18:43
Learn how competition law in India tackles abuse of dominance and restrictive trade practices, outlines the Competition Commission's role and the Director General's investigations, and distinguishes penalties, fines, and compensation.

Requirements

No prior legal knowledge is required — the course is beginner-friendly.
A basic interest in law, economics, or regulatory frameworks is helpful.
Familiarity with Indian legal or business systems is an added advantage but not essential.
Access to a stable internet connection and a device for viewing course content.

Description

In an era of rapidly evolving markets and increasing globalization, understanding competition law is essential for legal professionals, regulators, business leaders, and students alike. This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the Competition Act, 2002, India’s key legislation governing anti-competitive practices, market dominance, and fair trade.

Designed to build both theoretical clarity and practical understanding, the course begins with the historical evolution of competition law—tracing its roots from common law principles to India’s modern regulatory framework. You will explore the legislative architecture of the Act, understand how anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominance are identified, and gain insights into predatory pricing, restrictive trade practices, and relevant market definitions.

With dedicated modules on the institutional framework, including the role and powers of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) and the Director General, the course also addresses recent legal and economic developments, enforcement mechanisms, and regulatory amendments.

This course is ideal for law students, advocates, corporate legal teams, policymakers, economists, and civil service aspirants seeking a clear and actionable understanding of how competition is regulated in India.

By the end of this course, you will be equipped to analyze market behavior, assess anti-competitive conduct, and navigate the enforcement mechanisms under Indian competition law with confidence.

Who this course is for:

Law students
Legal practitioners and in-house counsels
Civil service aspirants
Economics and business students
Corporate professionals and entrepreneurs

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Salient Features of the Competition Act5 lectures • 1hr 9min

Institutional Framework and Market Structure. Module 34 lectures • 57min

Enforcement and Market Regulation4 lectures • 59min

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