Regulating Cartels in India: Effectiveness of Competition Law

This book provides a comprehensive assessment of anti-cartel enforcement and investigative procedures in India and makes a case for enhanced sanctions for cartel conduct. It explores the effectiveness of the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) anti-cartel enforcement and investigates the priorities and processes of the CCI in terms of anti-cartel enforcement, sanctioning mechanism, and penalty computation.

Format: Hardback
Length: 290 pages
Publication date: 23 November 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the realm of anti-cartel enforcement and investigative procedures in India, presenting a compelling argument for enhanced sanctions against cartel conduct in the country. Cartels, widely recognized as the most detrimental violation of competition law, are deemed as a cancer to the free market economy. While competition laws in most jurisdictions impose strict penalties against cartels, the Indian Competition Law primarily relies on civil penalties, with an upper ceiling for proven cartel conduct.

To assess the effectiveness of anti-cartel enforcement by the Competition Commission of India (CCI), this volume employs a multifaceted approach, utilizing qualitative and quantitative indicators to examine the investigative procedures of the CCI. It explores the extent to which enforcement of anti-cartel laws in India has successfully deterred cartel activities. Furthermore, it delves into the priorities and processes of the CCI in terms of anti-cartel enforcement, scrutinizing their sanctioning mechanism and the factors that influence the computation of penalties.

The book includes detailed case law studies and engaging data, making it an invaluable resource for students and researchers in law, legal studies, competition law, corporate law, intellectual property law, and business law. By examining the intricacies of anti-cartel enforcement and investigative procedures in India, this book sheds light on the challenges and opportunities faced by policymakers and practitioners in the field. It serves as a valuable guide for those seeking to understand the dynamics of competition law and its impact on the business landscape.

Weight: 636g
Dimension: 162 x 241 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032187310