Competition Laws Manual with Case Laws Digest

The Competition Laws Manual with Case Laws Digest is a definitive legal resource offering detailed coverage of the Competition Act, 2002, as revised by the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023. This manual integrates the Act with its associated rules, regulations, notifications, circulars, and case laws for a comprehensive understanding.

What sets this book apart is its meticulous arrangement of the amended and updated text of the Act, systematically aligned with relevant rules, regulations, circulars, notifications, and judicial precedents. It further includes a concise yet insightful commentary spanning over 150 pages, providing a thorough analysis of the key provisions of the Competition Act.

This manual is an essential resource for legal practitioners, compliance professionals, academicians, corporate executives, and researchers seeking clarity on India’s regulatory framework governing competition laws.

The Present Publication is the 13th Edition | 2025, authored/edited by Taxmann’s Editorial Board. It has been amended up to 30th November 2024 and is divided into five divisions:

Competition Act, 2002
Text of the Competition Act, 2002, as amended by the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023
Text of the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023
A guide to the provisions and structure of the Competition Act
Notifications under the Competition Act
A comprehensive collection of notifications issued under the Competition Act detailing procedural and substantive changes
Rules & Regulations under Competition Law
Competition Commission of India (Determination of Cost of Production) Regulations, 2009
Competition Commission of India (Return on Measures for the Promotion of Competition Advocacy, Awareness and Training on Competition Issues) Rules, 2008
Competition Commission of India (Manner of Recovery of Monetary Penalty) Regulations, 2011
Competition Appellate Tribunal (Form and Fee for Filing an Appeal and Fee for Filing Compensation Applications) Rules, 2009
Competition Commission of India (Meeting for Transaction of Business) Regulations, 2009
Competition Commission of India (Procedure for Engagement of Experts and Professionals) Regulations, 2009
Competition Commission of India (Form of Annual Statement of Accounts) Rules, 2009
Competition Commission of India (Form and Time of Preparation of Annual Report) Rules, 2008
Competition Appellate Tribunal (Term of the Selection Committee and the Manner of Selection of Panel of Names) Rules, 2008
Competition Appellate Tribunal (Salaries and Allowances and other Terms and Conditions of Service of the Chairperson and Other Members) Rules, 2009
Competition Appellate Tribunal (Recruitment, Salaries and other Terms and Conditions of Service of Officers and other Employees) Rules, 2010
Competition Commission of India (Term of the Selection Committee and the Manner of Selection of Panel of Names) Rules, 2008
Competition Commission of India (Selection of Chairperson and other Members of the Commission) Rules, 2003
Competition Commission of India (Salary, Allowances and other Terms and Conditions of Service of Chairperson and Other Members) Rules, 2003
Competition Commission of India (Director General) Recruitment Rules, 2009
Competition Commission of India (Oath of Office and Secrecy for Chairperson and Other Members) Rules, 2003
Competition Commission of India (Salary, Allowances, Other Terms and Conditions of Service of the Secretary and Officers and other Employees of the Commission and the number of such Officers and Other Employees) Rules, 2009
Competition Commission of India (Number of Additional, Joint, Deputy or Assistant Director-General, other Officers and Employees, their Manner of Appointment, Qualification, Salary, Allowances and other Terms and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2009
Competition Commission of India (Combinations) Regulations, 2024
Competition Appellate Tribunal (Procedure) Regulations, 2011
Competition Commission of India (Competition Assessment of Economic Legislations and Policies) Guidelines, 2017
Competition (Form of Publication of Guidelines) Rules, 2023
Competition Commission of India (Lesser Penalty) Regulations, 2024
Competition Commission of India (Determination of Monetary Penalty) Guidelines, 2024
Competition Commission of India (Commitment) Regulations, 2024
Competition Commission of India (Settlement) Regulations, 2024
Competition Commission of India (Determination of Turnover Or Income) Regulations, 2024
Competition (Minimum Value of Assets or Turnover) Rules, 2024
Competition (Criteria of Combination) Rules, 2024
Competition (Criteria for Exemption of Combinations) Rules, 2024
Competition Commission of India (General) Regulations, 2024
Tribunals Reforms Act & Related Rules
Text of the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021
Conditions of service and rules for Chairpersons and Members of Tribunals and Appellate Authorities
Tribunal (Conditions of Service) Rules, 2021
Case Laws Digest
A curated digest of landmark judicial decisions interpreting the provisions of competition law categorised for ease of reference
Short Commentary/Guide on Competition Law
This manual also includes a practical guide, offering a succinct overview of key aspects of the Competition Act:
Anti-competitive agreements, including cartels
Abuse of dominant position, with examples of predatory pricing and market access denial
Regulation of combinations, including filing procedures and exemptions
Penalties, settlements, and commitments
Consumer protection under competition law
Powers and functions of the Competition Commission of India (CCI)