Overview

The Second Edition of the book continues to explain the legal aspects of the different business laws of the land to help students understand and gain knowledge of the legal environment in which the businesses operate. The knowledge of the business laws is of paramount importance to every business manager and chartered accountant, who need to deal with legal matters regularly. This book is specifically designed to introduce the students to the legal environment and thus includes all important Acts, such as the Law of Contracts, the Sales of Goods Act, 1930, the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, the Law of Insurance, the Company Law, the Factories Act, 1948, the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, the Trade Unions Act, 1948, the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, the Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948, the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, the Pollution Control Acts, 1974 and 1981, and the other important legal issues. The book presents a systematic and in-depth treatment of the various Acts in a concise, lucid and illustrative manner, using several suitable practical examples and studies of different law cases with a view to making the subject more intelligible, interesting and authentic. Review questions and practical assignments provided at the end of each chapter are designed to help the students grasp and apply the provisions of different Acts. New to the second edition The following new chapters have been introduced in the second edition to enrich the contents: Corporate Governance Intellectual Property Rights Right to Information Act Telecom Regulatory Authority of India In addition, the part three of the book, which is on the Company Law, has been updated with the latest Companies Act, 2013. The book is primarily designed to serve the needs of undergraduate students of Commerce (B.Com). It is equally useful for BBA and MBA students and those pursuing professional courses at The Institute of Chartered Accountants and The Institute of Company Secretaries, besides meeting the growing needs of aspirants preparing for competitive examinations.

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Author:   D. Chandra Bose
Publisher:   PHI Learning
Imprint:   PHI Learning
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Weight:   0.875kg
ISBN:  

9789387472235

ISBN 10:   938747223
Pages:   736
Publication Date:   30 November 2019
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface Table of Cases Part One Mercantile Law Section 1: Law of Contracts 0. Introduction 1. Nature of Contracts 2. Offer or Proposal 3. Acceptance 4. Consideration 5. Capacity of Parties 6. Free Consent 7. Legality of Consideration and Object 8. Contingent Contracts and Wagering Contracts 9. Quasi Contracts 10. Performance of Contract 11. Discharge of Contract 12. Remedies for Breach of Contract Section 2: Special Contracts 13. Indemnity and Guarantee 14. Bailment and Pledge 15. Agency Section 3: Other Laws 16. Sale of Goods Act, 1930 17. Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 18. Partnership Part Two Law Of Insurance 19. Insurance 20. Life Insurance 21. General Insurance 22. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) Part Three Company Law 23. Formation and Incorporation of Company 24. Memorandum of Association 25. Articles of Association 26. Prospectus 27. Membership in a Company 28. Share Capital 29. Shares 30. Application and Allotment of Shares 31. Calls and Forfeiture of Shares 32. Share Certificate and Share Warrant 33. Transfer and Transmission of Shares 34. Borrowing Powers 35. Directors 36. Board Meetings and Committees 37. General Body Meetings 38. Disclosure and Transparency 39. Compliances, Governance and CSR 40. Dividends 41. Accounts and Audit 42. Supremacy of Majority and Protection of Minority 43. Prevention of Oppression and Mismanagement 44. Compromises, Arrangements & Reconstructions 45. Winding Up 46. Compromises, Arrangements & Reconstructions 47. Winding Up Part Four Industrial Law 48. The Factories Act, 1948 49. The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 50. The Trade Unions Act, 1926 51. The Minimum Wages Act, 1948 52. The Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948 Part Five General Law 53. The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 54. Pollution Control Act 55. Corporate Governance 56. Intellectual Property Rights 57. Right to Information Act 58. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Index

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D. Chandra Bose, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Commerce and formerly Principal, Sree Narayana College, Chengannur (Kerala), a constituent college of the University of Kerala. He has three decades of experience in teaching the undergraduate and postgraduate students of commerce. Besides, he has two decades of research experience in various areas of management, accounting and finance and has authored a number of books for professional and academic courses. He has also served as a member in the Faculty of Commerce at University of Kerala. Dr. Chandra Bose is a research supervisor in the University of Kerala and has guided several research scholars. He has published several articles in reputed journals on network marketing, health tourism, working capital management, and so on. Dr. Chandra Bose is a recipient of several national and international awards and fellowships.

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