A Guide to Competition Law

This is a comprehensive introduction to the Competition Act, 2002 of India, specially crafted by one of the nation?s leading authorities in this field. As the first Director General of the Competition Commission of India and a key architect behind the country?s merger control framework, Sharma delivers expert insight into the law's application and interpretation:

• Combines "black-letter" legal provisions with evolving jurisprudence, mirroring how constitutional doctrines evolve over time.
• Explains essential economic terms drawn extensively from the Act-such as predatory pricing, market share, barriers to entry, and vertical integration-to help users grasp practical enforcement.
• Brings clarity to theoretical concepts via real Indian examples: actions against cartels in the cement, pharmaceuticals, stock-exchange, and real-estate sectors; issues involving future-trading commodities; and major merger cases.
• esigned to serve legal practitioners, in‑house counsel, academics, students, and policy‑makers as a reliable reference to both the statute and landmark CCI cases.

Authored by K. K. Sharma-regarded as one of India?s foremost antitrust experts and often called the "Father of Indian Competition Law"-this guide offers a unique blend of technical mastery and seasoned judgment.