Competition Act 2002 with Rules [Bare Act with Section Notes] by Taxmann presents India's primary legislation governing competition, anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominance, combinations, and the regulatory architecture of the Competition Commission of India (CCI). The text integrates the updated statutory provisions along with the relevant Rules, Regulations, and procedural frameworks that shape enforcement under the Act. Each section is accompanied by concise yet insightful notes that illuminate statutory intent, clarify legal terminology, reference key procedural norms, and assist readers in interpreting the Act in a precise and practical manner. This Edition is designed to serve as a reliable, authoritative, and practitioner-oriented statutory reference for navigating India's evolving competition law regime.

This publication is structured to benefit a broad spectrum of legal, regulatory, and commercial stakeholders, including:

• Advocates, Law Firms & Litigation Counsels dealing with competition law cases, enforcement proceedings, mergers, and cartel investigations
• Corporate Legal Teams, In-House Counsels & Compliance Officers responsible for aligning business practices with competition law requirements
• Economists, Corporate Strategists & Transaction Advisors involved in merger filings, competition assessments, and regulatory due diligence
• Regulators, Enforcement Officers & Government Authorities interpreting the provisions administered by the CCI and related adjudicatory bodies
• Academicians, Researchers & Law Students studying market regulation, anti-trust frameworks, and competition policy in India

The Present Publication is the 2026 Edition, covering the amended and updated text of the Competition Act [Act No. 12 of 2003] and Rules, with the following noteworthy features:

• [Complete Legislative Text] Incorporates the full, updated text of the Competition Act 2002, along with the relevant Rules and procedural frameworks
• [Section Notes for Clarity] Includes crisp, reliable section-wise notes that explain statutory purpose, scope, and application
• [Compliance-oriented Presentation] Designed to support quick referencing for practitioners, corporates, and regulators
• [Coverage of Enforcement Mechanisms] Provides insights into investigation procedures, penalties, leniency mechanisms, and adjudicatory processes
• [Structured, Reader-Friendly Format] Ensures easy navigation with clear headings, statutory arrangement, and carefully organised content
• [Updated Amendments] Reflects recent legislative updates and policy developments in India's competition law landscape
• [Pre-amendment Provisions] Incorporates the text of provisions as they existed prior to the amendment in the respective amendment footnotes, enabling the reader to understand the legal position before the amendment and its applicability during the pre-amendment period

The publication is organised for seamless comprehension and professional usability:

• Statutory Text of the Act – Presented in its updated form with clean formatting and accurate cross-references
• Section Notes – Placed immediately after each statutory section to provide quick insights into context, interpretation, and procedural relevance
• Rules & Procedural Frameworks – Consolidated after the Act for ease of reference, arranged systematically for practitioners working with filings, inquiries, or compliance processes
• Schedules & Appendices – Included to support procedural filings, forms, and supplementary regulatory requirements
• Subject Index – Reference tool to navigate the Act, and helps readers quickly locate specific topics by listing keywords along with section numbers