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 o Text of the Competition Act, 2002, as amended by the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023 o Text of the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023 o A guide to the provisions and structure of the Competition ActNotifications under the Competition Act o A comprehensive collection of notifications issued under the Competition Act detailing procedural and substantive changesRules & Regulations under Competition Law o Competition Commission of India (Determination of Cost of Production)... See more

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
o Text of the Competition Act, 2002, as amended by the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023
o Text of the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023
o A guide to the provisions and structure of the Competition ActNotifications under the Competition Act
o A comprehensive collection of notifications issued under the Competition Act detailing procedural and substantive changesRules & Regulations under Competition Law
o Competition Commission of India (Determination of Cost of Production) Regulations, 2009
o Competition Commission of India (Return on Measures for the Promotion of Competition Advocacy, Awareness and Training on Competition Issues) Rules, 2008
o Competition Commission of India (Manner of Recovery of Monetary Penalty) Regulations, 2011
o Competition Appellate Tribunal (Form and Fee for Filing an Appeal and Fee for Filing Compensation Applications) Rules, 2009
o Competition Commission of India (Meeting for Transaction of Business) Regulations, 2009
o Competition Commission of India (Procedure for Engagement of Experts and Professionals) Regulations, 2009
o Competition Commission of India (Form of Annual Statement of Accounts) Rules, 2009
o Competition Commission of India (Form and Time of Preparation of Annual Report) Rules, 2008
o Competition Appellate Tribunal (Term of the Selection Committee and the Manner of Selection of Panel of Names) Rules, 2008
o Competition Appellate Tribunal (Salaries and Allowances and other Terms and Conditions of Service of the Chairperson and Other Members) Rules, 2009
o Competition Appellate Tribunal (Recruitment, Salaries and other Terms and Conditions of Service of Officers and other Employees) Rules, 2010
o Competition Commission of India (Term of the Selection Committee and the Manner of Selection of Panel of Names) Rules, 2008
o Competition Commission of India (Selection of Chairperson and other Members of the Commission) Rules, 2003
o Competition Commission of India (Salary, Allowances and other Terms and Conditions of Service of Chairperson and Other Members) Rules, 2003
o Competition Commission of India (Director General) Recruitment Rules, 2009
o Competition Commission of India (Oath of Office and Secrecy for Chairperson and Other Members) Rules, 2003
o 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
o 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
o Competition Commission of India (Combinations) Regulations, 2024
o Competition Appellate Tribunal (Procedure) Regulations, 2011
o Competition Commission of India (Competition Assessment of Economic Legislations and Policies) Guidelines, 2017
o Competition (Form of Publication of Guidelines) Rules, 2023
o Competition Commission of India (Lesser Penalty) Regulations, 2024
o Competition Commission of India (Determination of Monetary Penalty) Guidelines, 2024
o Competition Commission of India (Commitment) Regulations, 2024
o Competition Commission of India (Settlement) Regulations, 2024
o Competition Commission of India (Determination of Turnover Or Income) Regulations, 2024
o Competition (Minimum Value of Assets or Turnover) Rules, 2024
o Competition (Criteria of Combination) Rules, 2024
o Competition (Criteria for Exemption of Combinations) Rules, 2024
o Competition Commission of India (General) Regulations, 2024Tribunals Reforms Act & Related Rules
o Text of the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021
o Conditions of service and rules for Chairpersons and Members of Tribunals and Appellate Authorities
o Tribunal (Conditions of Service) Rules, 2021Case Laws Digest
o A curated digest of landmark judicial decisions interpreting the provisions of competition law categorised for ease of referenceShort Commentary/Guide on Competition Law
o 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)