B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 9 Competition Law 2023 Mar (100 marks) Question Paper - KSLU

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1. Q1 "Competition Law is a legal instrument in the implementation of competition policy." Critically examine this statement.
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2. Q2 What are the agreements that are restricted under Competition Act, 2002 ? Discuss.
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3. Q3 Discuss the provisions of Sherman Act and Clayton Act relating to unfair monopolistic practices.
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4. Q4 Enumerate the abuse of dominant position and Anti Competition Agreements.
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5. Q5 Discuss the evolution and need for competition law in India.
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6. Q6 How is Director General (Investigation) appointed ? What are the contraventions under the Competition Act, 2002 that he can investigate ?
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7. Q7 Discuss the Consumer Protection Councils in India.
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Write short notes on any two of the following.

1. Q8 (a) Cartel Agreement
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2. Q8 (b) Federal Trade Commission
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3. Q8 (c) Salient features of MRTP Act.
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Solve any two of the following problems.

1. Q9 (a) Sony Sales Private Ltd. entered into an agreement with the ABC dealer to stock and sale of only products of Sony Sales Pvt. Ltd. which regulated the selling points and other brands. Discuss the issue with respect to restrictive trade practice.
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2. Q9 (b) Mr. 'X' has furnished information to the Competition Commission of India (CCI) alleging that Karnataka State Power Corporation Ltd. has abused its dominant position being the sole supplier of electricity and indulged in price fixing by charging higher rates for electricity connection. Can the CCI treat his information as competition litigation under the Competition Act, 2002 ? Decide with reference to the reported case law of 2011.
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3. Q9 (c) 'Q' died in an accident, Q's wife claimed from the Insurance Company, which in turn refused her claim, contending that the driver had no driving licence at the time of accident. Q's wife contends that there is deficiency in service from the Insurance Company. Decide.
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