2-Day Workshop cum Basic Training Programme by Sharda University, Noida

Sharda School of Law, Sharda University, Noida in collaboration with the Competition Commission of India, New Delhi is organizing a 2-Day Workshop cum Basic Training Programme on Exploring the Legal, Economic, and Business Perspectives of Competition Law from January 19 to 20, 2024 in hybrid mode.

About the Organizer

Sharda University is a leading Delhi-NCR-based Private University, accredited A+ by NAAC. Having a truly global outlook, it is a student-centric institution with the prime objective of providing holistic learning. The University’s motto is to support innovation, accelerate entrepreneurship, and strengthen community connections. It provides higher education in an array of disciplines including medical and non-medical courses.

Amongst the University’s prominent schools is the Sharda School of Law (SSOL). The school offers integrated, five-year undergraduate BA LL. B (H.) and BBA LL. B (H.) programs. Besides, it is successfully running a Master of Laws (LL.M) in diverse specialized streams and a Ph.D., both full-time and part-time.

About the Programme

Economic growth cannot be envisaged in the absence of an efficacious and vivacious legal framework of competition regulation. Competition Law is a multidisciplinary area that amalgamates law and economics whilst also having a substantial impact on business. It is imperative for a fair market, devoid of any anti-competitive practice, vital for shielding consumers and businesses.

The two-day Workshop cum Training Programme is hence conceived to provide the attendees with basic know-how about competition law and policy in India. It will provide them with a holistic and practical point of view concerning these aspects. Through the program, the participants shall get an insight into the foundational concepts pertaining to competition law.

It would also provide a platform for the audience whereby, they will be able to interact with the officers of the Competition Commission of India and leading legal practitioners in this domain. The program shall also enable the participants to gain an understanding of the latest developments taking place in the field of competition law, including recent enforcement actions and case studies.

Sub-Themes of the Sessions

• Competition Law and Policy in India: An Overview
• Anti-Competitive Agreements and Practices
• Abuse of Dominant Position
• Regulation of Combinations
• Intellectual Property Rights and Competition Law
• Competition Issues, News Media and Online Forums
• Consumer Protection and Competition Law: The Interplay
• Competition Compliance for Business

Who can Participate?

The program may be attended by anyone including, students/research scholars and academicians in the field of law, economics & business, legal professionals, industry practitioners, etc., having an interest in gaining knowledge about competition law and its practical implications.

Reward

Each participant shall get a ‘Certificate of Participation’. Moreover, each attendee shall be given an opportunity for publication. Basis the learning from the programme, every participant shall have to submit a paper relating to Competition Law, within a period of 30 days from the conclusion of the Conference i.e., by February 20, 2024. All papers received on or before the stipulated date shall be published in an Edited Book having an ISBN.

To be entitled to publication, the paper must have less than 10% plagiarism. It should be well-written and worthy of making a contribution to the existing literature on competition law. The Editorial Team shall have the right to reject a paper (in an adverse scenario) or ask for modification(s) therein. Further guidelines in this regard shall be intimated in due course.

How to Register?

Interested individuals may register through the link provided at the end of the post.

Registration Fees

Rs. 1,000/- inclusive of all costs and GST (Publication, Certificate, etc.). No TA/DA shall be provided. Accommodation would be separately chargeable.

Payment Details

• Bank Name: ICICI Bank Ltd
• Branch Address: Krishna Apra Royal Plaza, D-2, E (acb), Alpha – 1, Greater Noida, Gautam
• Budh Nagar, UP: 201306.
• Account Holder Name: Sharda University – Seminar
• Account No: 025405005815 (Current Account)
• IFSC Code: ICIC0000254
• SWIFT Code: ICICINBBCTS
• MICR Code: 110229037

Important Dates

• Workshop Date: January 19, 2024 & January 20, 2024
• Last Date of Registration: January 5, 2024

Speakers

Officers from the Competition Commission of India and other leading law firms/corporate legal counsels, academicians having expertise in Competition Law, etc. would be invited to conduct sessions and share their experience and expertise with the participants.

Expected Outcome

The program shall provide the participants with a foundational understanding of competition law and its practical implications in relation to economics and businesses. By interacting with officers from the Competition Commission of India and other legal representatives from leading law firms/corporates, participants could enhance their knowledge and skills in this area.

With a multidisciplinary approach, the workshop shall also assist businesses in ensuring competition law compliance. This training program would further help in creating awareness about the Competition Commission of India and its role in enforcing competition law in the country.

Contact Details

Workshop Convener

• Dr. Vaishali Arora, Associate Professor of Law, Sharda School of Law, Sharda University
• E-mail: [email protected]
• Mobile: 9811770646

Workshop Co-Convener

• Dr. Manvendra Singh, Assistant Professor of Law, Sharda School of Law, Sharda University
• E-mail: [email protected]
• Mobile: 7417100713

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