Taxmann's Business Laws [UGCF | NEP] – Comprehensive Textbook on Core Indian Commercial Legislation—Enriched with Case Laws | Updated Amendments | Practical Exercises for Students & Faculty

Author: Bhushan Kumar Goyal

Brand: Taxmann

Edition: 15th Edition | May 2025

Binding: paperback

Number Of Pages: 568

Release Date: 26-05-2025

Details: Business Laws is a comprehensive, up-to-date textbook covering essential legal principles relevant to commerce and business activities in India. Tailored for the new National Education Policy (NEP) curriculum, it methodically explains concepts like the Indian Contract Act, the Sale of Goods Act, and the Limited Liability Partnership Act. The book provides case law illustrations, practical examples, and end-of-chapter exercises to equip students with thorough conceptual clarity and application-based understanding.

This book is intended for the following audience: Undergraduate Students of B.Com. and B.Com. (Hons.) at the University of Delhi (including NCWEB, SOL) and other Indian universities following the NEP curriculum Professional Courses such as BBA, MBA, and CA-Intermediate, where foundational business laws form a key part of the syllabus Faculty Members looking for a structured, student-friendly text to guide lectures and tutorials on business laws
The Present Publication is the 15th Edition, authored by Bhushan Kumar Goyal and Dr Kinneri Jain, with the following noteworthy features: [NEP-aligned Content] Reflects current curriculum requirements for B.Com. and B.Com. (Hons.), including updated syllabi from the University of Delhi and other institutions [Case Laws] Legal rules reinforced with practical examples and landmark Indian and English judgments. Each leading case is explained for easy grasp [User-friendly Approach] Written in clear, simple language, with concepts broken down into digestible parts, ensuring students can readily comprehend legal principles [Distinctions in Tabular Form] Important comparisons (e.g., Sale vs. Agreement to Sell) are presented in concise tables, aiding quick revision [Practice Questions & Problems] Includes theoretical questions, True/False statements, multiple-choice questions, and practical scenarios at chapter-ends [Updated Provisions] Incorporates the latest amendments, including relevant sections of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 [Appendices and Sample Formats] Offers sample forms (e.g., Appointment Letter, Residential Rental Agreement, etc. ) for practical exposure [Student-centric] The authors, both experienced educators, have carefully shaped the text to clarify and simplify complex legal concepts [Comprehensive Yet Accessible] Combines thorough coverage of syllabi with a lucid presentation style—suitable for classroom teaching, self-study, and reference for competitive exams
The detailed contents of the book are as follows: General Principles of Contract (Indian Contract Act 1872)
o Meaning, essentials, and classification of contracts
o Offer, acceptance, and consideration
o Capacity to contract, free consent, legality of object and consideration
o Void agreements, quasi-contracts, contingent contracts Discharge of Contract and Remedies for Breach
o Various modes of discharge (performance, agreement, impossibility, etc.)
o Remedies such as damages, rescission, quantum meruit, injunction, and specific performance Special Contracts
o Indemnity and Guarantee
o Bailment and Pledge
o Agency Sale of Goods Act 1930
o Formation of a contract of sale, conditions and warranties
o Transfer of ownership and risk, performance of a contract of sale
o Unpaid seller's rights, remedies for breach Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Act 2008
o Nature, features, and formation of LLPs
o Differences between partnerships and companies
o Rights, liabilities, whistleblowing, conversion provisions Practical Exercises and Appendices
o Real-life contract components, analysing case studies of breaches, sample forms (RUN form, FiLLip web form, etc.) Question Papers and Leading Cases
o Past examination papers from DU B.Com. and B.Com. (Hons.)
o Concise summaries of pivotal case law
The structure of the book is as follows: Chapter Layout – Each chapter begins with key learning points, discussions of legal provisions and relevant cases, followed by review questions and practical problems Leading Cases – Listed comprehensively with succinct explanations Appendices – Contain sample legal documents and forms that illustrate the practical application of the laws Question Papers – Placed at the end for exam-oriented practice

EAN: 9789371263719

Package Dimensions: 14.0 x 9.5 x 1.1 inches

Languages: English