"Advocate may accompany a person summoned by the Director General in investigation under Competition Act, 2002." Briefly offer comments.

As per the Competition Commission of India (General) Amendment Regulation, 2018 an advocate is authorized to accompany the person summoned by the Director General in investigation under the Competition Act, 2002. As per Regulation 46A, however, there are certain conditions. Such Advocate is not permitted unless a prior request in writing together with vakalatnama or power of attorney is made. He will not sit in front of the summoned person. During Examination on oath, he shall neither be in a hearing distance nor shall interact, consult, confer. There shall not be any misconduct on the part of such advocate. In case of any misconduct, if directed by the Commission, complaint may be forwarded to Bar Council of the concerned State, wherein the Advocate is a member.