Consumer Prtiection

PROTECTING CONSUMER INTERESTS UNDER COMPETITION LAW ___________________________

INTERNSHIP PROJECT REPORT

SUBMITTED TO: THE COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA

UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF: DR. VIJAY KUMAR SINGH
DEPUTY DIRECTOR (LAW)

SUBMITTED BY: SHUBHANGI GOEL ILS LAW COLLEGE PUNE.

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COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA NEW DELHI OCTOBER 2012

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the people who have helped me in the completion of this project. Firstly, I express my sincere gratitude towards my Guide, Dr. Vijay Kumar Singh, Deputy Director (Law), who has helped me at every step, provided me with relevant study material for the project, rectified my mistakes, and always guided me in my research. This project would not have been possible without his help and guidance. Also, I would like to thank the officers at CCI, for being accessible for any kind of help during my Internship Programme. I also sincerely thank the library staff for co-operation and assistance during my research. Finally, I am extremely thankful to CCI for providing me with this opportunity of internship.

SHUBHANGI GOEL

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DISCLAIMER
This project report has been prepared by the author as an intern under the Internship Programme of the Competition Commission of India for academic purposes only. The views expressed in the report are personal to the intern and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Commission or its Hon’ble Members/Chairperson, and do not bind the Commission in any manner. This report is the intellectual property of the Competition Commission of India and the same or any part thereof may not be used in any manner, whatsoever, without the express permission of the Competition Commission of India.

SHUBHANGI GOEL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.

Bibliography: STATUTES   The Competition Act, 2002 The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 Case No. 19 of 2010 2008 WL 66932 119 S. Ct. 1604 (1999) Civil Appeal No 132 F.3d 402 (1997) Case No Case no. 192/2008 Case No. 32 of 2012 148 F.2d 416 (1945) 374 U.S. 321, 371 (1963) ARTICLES   Annual Report of the Competition Commission of India, 2010-2011 Report of the High Level Committee on Competition Policy and Law, Department of Company Affairs, 2000.