CJI to deliberate on "Emerging Jurisdiction of Competition Law" at Competition Commission of India's Annual Day

New Delhi, May 19 (KNN) The Annual Day of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) is being held on May 20, 2017. The Chief Justice of India, Justice J.S. Khehar, will be the Chief Guest at the event.

He will deliver the Annual Day Lecture on “Emerging Jurisdiction of Competition Law: How will it serve the business community in India, and India’s trade policy”.

Devender Kumar Sikri, Chairman, CCI will deliver the Welcome Address on the occasion.

The Competition Act, 2002, as amended by the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2007, follows the philosophy of modern competition laws. The Act prohibits anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominant position by enterprises and regulates combinations (acquisition, acquiring of control and M&A), which cause or are likely to cause an appreciable adverse effect on competition within India.

The objectives of the Competition Act are sought to be achieved through the Competition Commission of India (CCI), which has been established by the Central Government with effect from 14th October 2003. It is the duty of the Commission to eliminate practices having adverse effect on competition, promote and sustain competition, protect the interests of consumers and ensure freedom of trade in the markets of India.