Business Law, 3e

Description

Business law as a subject area deals with laws that dictate how to start, buy, manage and close or sell any type of business. Hence, knowledge of business laws assumes great importance for anyone who is starting a business or for any business manager or chartered accountant. The content coverage of the book ensures that it caters to the needs of students pursuing B.Com, BBM and MBA courses taught in various Indian universities. The book is also relevant for students pursuing professional courses like ICWA intermediate course. The book is written in concise and lucid manner using several examples, case studies and exercises to make the content interesting and authentic. Features Includes more than 250 case studies Contains over 360 landmark judgements Provides about 800 questions in the ‘Test Your Knowledge’ section including hints Includes more than 900 multiple-choice questions with answers Topics covered with a suitable heading for easy retention of conceptsTable of Contents1. Indian Contract Act 1872 – Nature and kind of contract2. Indian Contract Act 1872 -Offer and acceptance of offer3. Indian Contract Act 1872 -Capacity of parties and consideration4. Indian Contract Act 1872 -Free consent5. Indian Contract Act 1872 -Void agreements and contingent contract6. Indian Contract Act 1872 -Performance of contract7. Indian Contract Act 1872 -Discharge of contract8. Indian Contract Act 1872 -Remedies for breach of contract and Quasi contract9. Indian Contract Act 1872 -Indemnity and guarantee10. Indian Contract Act 1872 -Bailment and pledge11. Indian Contract Act 1872 -Agency12. The partnership Act 193213. The sales of Goods Act 193014. The Negotiable Instrument Act 188115. Consumer Protection Act 198616. Foreign Exchange and Management Act 199917. Information Technology Act, 200018. Companies Act 2013 – Type of companies and their characteristics19. Companies Act 2013 – Memorandum, Article of association and Prospectus20. Companies Act 2013 – Share capital and transfer of shares21. Companies Act 2013 – Meeting and Power of Board22. Companies Act 2013 – Management of company23. The payment of Bonus Act 196524. The payment of Gratuity Act 197225. Employees Provident fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 195226. Limited Liability Partnership Act, 200827. Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948.