Posted by Because of the changing dynamics of the internet and the impact of technology on society, it is critical to reconsider old competition law frameworks and engage in more focused evidence-based regulation that is both consumer-friendly and inclusive of this ecosystem’s granular sensitivities.
Relevant Theme
The Essay Writing Competition 2021 seeks to encourage the participants to engage in out-of-box thinking and to explore new issues related to Competition Law in the Digital Space. For this, the themes are:-
Revisiting traditional antitrust frameworks to cater to the evolving needs of digital markets
Under this some of the suggestive sub-themes that the students can explore includes:
- Evolving business models & their impact on competition in digital space;
- Revisiting conventional definitions for targeted policy-making;
- Assessing suitable merger regulations for digital markets;
- Role of competition regulators in the domain of data privacy;
- Significance of technical measures like interoperability in addressing anti-competitive effects.
Note: The sub-themes are only suggestive and the students are free to choose any other sub-theme that falls within the scope of the main theme.
Rules to be followed
- Word Limit – 3000 to 5000 (excluding footnotes)
- Citation – Oscola 4th Edition
- Co-authorship Limit – Maximum of 2 authors
Important Dates
- The Last Date of Registration is 30th September 2021
- The Last Date of Submission is 15th October 2021
Prizes
- Expert Comments: The winning entries will be selected and commented upon by the leading cognoscenti in the field of law and technology. This will include judges, eminent lawyers, public policy experts and academicians from all over the globe.
- Exciting Cash Prizes: The first, second and third entries will be awarded a cash prize of INR 25,000, 15,000 and 10,000 respectively.
- Certificate of Merit: Top ten essays will also be awarded a certificate of merit.
RELEVANT LINKS
REGISTRATION LINK– Further details will be shared post registration
RELEVANT CONTACTS–
For further clarity contact lawtech@nls.ac.in
Shubh Mittal (Convener): 8604133361
Shantanu Mishra (Joint-Convener): 9140452335
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