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 Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology BBA.LL.B - B.B.A.LL.B. (Honours) SAL1853 Competition Law Syllabus Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology School of Law SAL1853 COMPETITION LAW L T P Credit Total Marks 4 1 0 4 100 UNIT 1 – INTRODUCTION 15Hrs. Objective and Nature of Competition Laws – Origin of Competition Laws- Anti Trust Legislation in USA – Sherman Anti Trust Act, 1890 – Federal Trade Commission Act, 1914 – the Clayton Act, 1914 – UK Competition Act, 1998 – The Enterprises Act, 2002 – Treaty on the Functions of the European Union (TFEU) – MRTP Act, 1969 – Ragavan Committee Report, 2000 – Transformation of MRTP Act to Competition Act, 2002 – Distinction between MRTP Act and Competition Act – object and scope of Competition Act, 2002. UNIT 2 – ANTI COMPETITIVE AGREEMENT 18Hrs. Definition – Tie in Arrangement – Exclusive supply Agreement – Exclusive distribution Agreement – Refusal to deal- Resale price maintenance – Cartel – Bidrigging – exceptions – protection of IPR UNIT 3 – ABUSE OF DOMINANT POSITION 18Hrs. Meaning of Dominant position – Unfair or discriminatory trade practices – provisions under MRTP and Consumer Protection Act – Limiting protection or technical or scientific development – Denial of Access to market – Imposition of supplementary obligations – Protection of other markets – predatory price – Unfair prices UNIT 4 – REGULATION OF COMBINATIONS 17Hrs. Acquisition – Merger – Amalgamations – Ban on Combinations – Non Competition clauses in Merger and Acquisition –Restrictive Trade Practices – Unfair trade practices UNIT 5 – COMPETITION COMMISSION IN INDIA 17Hrs. Composition – Duties Power and functions the Commission – Contraventions of the orders of the Commission – Penalties – Competition Appellate Tribunal – Competition Advocacy – Competition Commission Report- Miscellaneous. Max.85Hrs. COURSE OUTCOME: On completion of the course the Student will be able to CO1: This Course will enhance the Student about the importance of competition law in India. CO2: It makes the Student to have a better understanding about the Anti Competitive Agreement. CO3: This Course will also create awareness among the Student and develop their abilities to deal with the issues on the expanding horizons of corporate law. CO4: This would also enable the Student to take up professional practice in the field of competition law and policy. CO5: It helps the student to understand the role of the Competition Commission of India. CO6: This Course will equip the Student with the required Professional Skills TEXT/REFERENCE BOOKS 1. Avtar Singh, Competition Law, 2012, Eastern Book Company. 2. Tripathi, Competition Law. 3. Universal’s Guide to Competition Law in India, 2003, Universal Publication. 4. Avtar Singh, Law of Monopolies and Unfair Trade Practices, 1993, Eastern Book Company. 5. Agarwal, V.K., Competition Act, Bharat Law House, New Delhi, 1st Edition, 2011 END SEMESTER EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER PATTERN Max. Marks:100 Exam Duration: 3 Hrs. PART A: 6 Questions to be answered out of 8 questions and each question carries 5 Marks 30 Marks PART B: 4 questions to be answered out of 8 questions (Internal Choice) and each question carries 10 Marks 40 Marks PART C: 2 Questions/Problems to be answered out of 4 questions/problems and each carries 15 marks 30 Marks   |
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