Competition Law and Digital Markets in India

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Description
The digital economy has revolutionised how businesses operate, compete, and grow. As markets shift towards digital platforms and artificial intelligence, competition law faces unprecedented challenges in maintaining fair competition while fostering innovation. Competition Law and Digital Markets in India aims to address these pressing issues by exploring the evolving intersection of legal frameworks, technological advancements, and market dynamics.
This book begins with the foundational principles and evolution of the Competition Act, 2002, offering readers a thorough understanding of its origins, philosophy, and key provisions. It then delves into the complexities of anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominance, and combinations, emphasising their relevance in the digital age. The recent amendments under the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023 are critically analysed to highlight their implications for India's competition regime.
A significant focus is placed on the challenges posed by digital platform markets and artificial intelligence, particularly in areas such as platform dominance, cartelization, and algorithmic collusion. The book not only examines these issues within the Indian context but also draws comparisons with regulatory approaches in jurisdictions like the European Union and the United States.
In preparing this work, we have drawn on landmark case laws, current market trends, and academic scholarship to provide a balanced and practical perspective. Our objective is to equip readers with the tools to navigate the complexities of competition law in the digital economy while encouraging critical thought and informed debate on the subject.
We hope this book serves as a valuable resource for legal practitioners, academics, policymakers, and students, offering insights into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in regulating competition in India's rapidly evolving digital markets.
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Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction to the Competition Act, 2002
Chapter 2. Anti-Competitive Agreements
Chapter 3. Abuse of Dominant Position
Chapter 4. Combinations and Competition Act, 2002
Chapter 5. Comparative Competition Law
Chapter 6. Digital Platform Markets and Competition Law
Chapter 7 Important Case Laws
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Author Details
Dr. Priyanka Taktawala is a distinguished legal scholar and educator with a strong academic background and extensive experience in the field of corporate law and infrastructure development regulations.
Dr. Taktawala holds a PhD in Law, with her thesis titled "A Critical Study of Legal Regimen Governing Oppression of Minority Shareholders in India". Prior to her PhD, she completed her LL.M in Corporate & Business Law from Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), where she earned a gold medal for academic excellence, further cementing her expertise in corporate governance and business law. Additionally, she holds a BBA LL.B (Hons.) in Corporate Law from Nirma University, where she was also awarded a gold medal for her outstanding academic achievements. Currently, Dr. Taktawala is also pursuing her second PhD from India International University of Legal Education and Research (IIULER) with a scholarship from Bar Council of India-Pearl Trust.
Dr. Amrit Subhadarsi specialises in competition laws and digital platform markets. Having completed his bachelors in law in 2015 with business law specialisation from School of Law, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, he completed his masters
from National Law University, Odisha with specialisation in corporate laws in 2017. He has been a guest speaker before different national forums on issues regarding competition regulation. These include Center for Competition Law and Economics, Bengaluru, Lawsikho and School of Law, Vishwamarma University, Pune to name a few. He has published extensively on the subject. He has recently completed his doctorate from School of Law, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar.