LAWS FOR BUSINESSThe knowledge of business laws is very important for the survival and growth of any organisation. This comprehensive and well-written book, in its Fifth Edition, continues to present a thorough discussion of various legal topics such as contract laws, corporate laws, labour legislations, taxation laws and the related Acts, including the Sale of Goods Act, 1930, the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, the Insurance Act, 1938, the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008, the Companies Act, 2013, the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Environment Protection Act, 1986, the Right to Information Act, 2005, the Right to Education Act, 2009, the National Food Security Act, 2013 and other important Acts. The book contains many practical examples and studies of different law cases, which make it more interesting and authentic. In addition, the book incorporates chapter-end questions. Moreover, mind maps provided in most of the chapters give readers a brief idea about the concepts discussed. More practical exercises in the form of case studies in the questions section, and format of a number of documents make the book quite informative. The book is primarily designed for the undergraduate and postgraduate students of management and other related courses for their subject Business Law. Besides, the professionals and legal practitioners will also find the book very useful. NEW TO THIS EDITION • Chapter on Code on Wages, 2019. TARGET AUDIENCE • BBA • MBA • PGDM |
Contents
| 3 | |
Section II LAW OF CONTRACTS | 15 |
2 INDIAN CONTRACT ACT 1872 | 17 |
3 SPECIAL CONTRACTS | 73 |
4 SALE OF GOODS ACT 1930 | 105 |
5 NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS ACT 1881 | 115 |
6 CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT 1986 | 125 |
7 INSURANCE ACT 1938 | 134 |
19 EMPLOYEES STATE INSURANCE ACT 1948 | 314 |
20 EMPLOYEES PROVIDENT FUNDS AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS ACT 1952 | 324 |
21 PAYMENT OF GRATUITY ACT 1972 | 330 |
22 MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT 1961 | 335 |
23 THE CODE ON WAGES 2019 | 340 |
24 INDUSTRIAL EMPLOYMENT STANDING ORDERS ACT 1946 | 354 |
Section VI TAXATION LAWS | 359 |
25 INTRODUCTION TO TAXATION LAW AND INCOME TAX | 361 |
8 INDIAN PARTNERSHIP ACT 1932 | 138 |
9 LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP ACT 2008 | 157 |
Section III CORPORATE LAWS 10 COMPANIES ACT 2013 | 171 |
11 FOREIGN EXCHANGE MANAGEMENT ACT 1999 | 237 |
12 COMPETITION ACT 2002 | 242 |
13 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA ACT 1992 | 247 |
Section IV ADMINISTRATIVE LAW | 253 |
14 ADMINISTRATIVE LAW | 255 |
Section V LABOUR LEGISLATIONS | 267 |
15 FACTORIES ACT 1948 | 269 |
16 TRADE UNIONS ACT 1926 | 281 |
17 INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES ACT 1947 | 292 |
18 EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION ACT 2009 | 305 |
26 WEALTH TAX | 373 |
27 THE CENTRAL GOODS AND SERVICES TAX ACT 2017 | 376 |
Section VII MISCELLANEOUS ACTS | 381 |
28 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT | 383 |
29 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACT 2000 | 400 |
30 ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ACT 1986 | 406 |
31 RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT 2005 | 410 |
32 RIGHT TO EDUCATION ACT 2009 | 417 |
33 THE NATIONAL FOOD SECURITY ACT 2013 | 423 |
34 THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE Prevention Prohibition and Redressal ACT 2013 ... | 426 |
| 431 | |
Back cover | 434 |