SVKM'S NMIMS

SCHOOL 0F BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Academic Year: 2019-20

Program: MBA - Law Year: 11` Trimester:V

Subject: Competition Law Batch: 2018-20

Date : 20th February, 2020 Time:(02.30 pin to 04.30 pin)2 hrs

Marks: 40 No. of pages:±

FINAL EXAMINATION

1. The entry of Reliance Jio in the telecom sector followed by the Idea Vodofone Merger is
a classic case study for the discipline of competition law. Analyse this statement fi.om the
perspective of CCI, the industry and general impact it had on Competition Law
Jurisprudence in India 10 marks

2. Does IPR and Competition Law really contradict each other? Analyse with cases 10
Marks

3. The Ranbaxy-Sun Pharma merger brought about a paradigm shift in the way mergers are
controlled by CCI. Discuss the powers of CCI to suggest modifications in mergers by
way of cases. 10 marks

4. Tata Steel entered into a contract with hdian Hotels Company Limited (hmning the
brand of Taj Hotels) to exclusively supply the steel and other infrastructure materials for
construction of their hotels worldwide. This Agreement would mean the a major player of
the hotel sector, being the customer of almost 50 % of total steel demand for the country
would be off limit for other steel manufacturers in the country. An informant has
approached CCI stating this is an Anti-Competitive Agreement. What defense can be
taken by Tata Steel to show that this is not an Anti Competitive Agreement? What other
defenses are available to prove that an Agreement is not anti-competitive. 10 marks