Overview

Sharda School of Law, Sharda University, under the aegis of the Competition Commission of India (CCI), New Delhi, is organizing a Panel Discussion on ‘Competition Regulations in the Digital Era’ on Friday, March 7^th, 2025 at Chanakya Auditorium, Block 7 (2^nd Floor).

Targeted Audience

Students, research scholars, any other person having interest in Competition Law.

Objectives of Event

1. To examine how competition law applies to digital markets, including e-commerce, fin-tech, and platform-based businesses.
2. To discuss challenges like market dominance, data monopolies, and anti-competitive practices in the digital space.
3. To analyse recent regulatory changes and compare India’s approach with global competition law frameworks.
4. To highlight CCI’s role in ensuring fair competition and addressing anti-competitive behaviour in the digital sector.
5. To provide practical insights to students on compliance, enforcement, and policy implications of competition law in the digital marketplaces.

Expected Outcomes 

1. Participants will better understand the complexities of competition regulations in the digital era. 
2. The discussion may generate recommendations for policymakers and regulators on improving competition law frameworks. 
3. Students will learn about legal compliances and fair competition practices in the digital marketplaces. 
4. Participants shall get an opportunity to network with partners from Tier-1 law firms.
5. The event will foster stronger ties between academia, regulatory bodies, and industry stakeholders for future collaborations.

Convener Details

• Prof. (Dr.) Rhishikesh Dave, Dean, Sharda School of Law, Sharda University

Co-ordinators:

• Dr. Vaishali Arora, Associate Professor, SSOL, vaishali.arora@sharda.ac.in
• Dr. Manvendra Singh, Assistant Professor, SSOL, manvendra.singh1@sharda.ac.in

Chief Guest Details:

1. Ms. Yakshi Jai Singh Chauhan, Deputy Director (Law), Competition Commission of India, New Delhi.
2. Mr. Aman Singh Sethi. Partner, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.
3. Mr. Pranjal Prateek, Partner, Khaitan & Co.
4. Mr. Arjun Nihal Singh – Partner, Luthra & Luthra Law Offices (India)

Speaker Details:

• Ms. Yakshi Jai Singh Chauhan, Deputy Director (Law), Competition Commission of India, New Delhi.
• Mr. Aman Singh Sethi. Partner, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.
• Mr. Pranjal Prateek, Partner, Khaitan & Co.
• Mr. Arjun Nihal Singh – Partner, Luthra & Luthra Law Offices (India)