I realised after re-reading my previous post that I failed to answer certain questions which I may be asked by readers. :

1. Why have I not commented on the currently sub – judice matter before the Delhi High Court challenging the jurisdiction of the CCI in favour of the PNGRB ??

2. Why have I not commented on the conflict of powers and jurisdictions between the CCI and COMPAT, especially after the Judgement of the Supreme Court in CCI v. SAIL ??

To answer these questions. :

1. Others far more learned than me, including Vinod Dhall, have already commented on the issue (See http://www.livemint.com/articles/2011/01/23232944/Competition-watchdog-faces-fre.html) and so I have decided to reserve my opinions on the matter till the conclusion of the suit.)

2. The previous post specifically focused on the conflict of jurisdictions faced by the CCI/COMPAT against other subject specific jurisdiction of other regulatory bodies and Tribunals. I shall be commenting on the possible fallouts of the judgement on a separate post in due course.

Hope this suffices. Please feel free to post any other questions in the comments.