Description
Taxmann Business Laws edition 2024 by Bhushan Kumar Goyal and Kinneri Jain
This comprehensive and authentic textbook offers an extensive understanding of business-related legal principles. With clear explanations, practical examples, detailed case studies, and comprehensive chapter-end resources, it is a critical tool for students aiming to excel in business law. The author's extensive experience teaching Business Laws at Shri Ram College of Commerce has been instrumental in writing this book, ensuring it meets the highest academic and professional standards.
This book is designed for the B.Com. (Hons.)/B.Com. Core Papers BCH: DSC 1.2 & BC: DSC 1.2, this book is based on the Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF) for the University of Delhi, Non-Collegiate Women's Education Board (NCWEB), and the School of Open Learning (SOL) of the University of Delhi. Additionally, it is a valuable resource for various universities across India and highly beneficial for students pursuing BBA, MBA, CA-Intermediate, and other professional courses.
The Present Publication is the 14th Edition, authored by Bhushan Kumar Goyal and Dr Kinneri Jain, with the following noteworthy features:
[Comprehensive Coverage]
The textbook covers all essential legal rules and principles
Detailed illustrations using relevant examples and court cases from both Indian and English jurisprudence make complex concepts accessible and easy to understand
[In-Depth Court Case Explanations]
Each court case is explained in detail, with extensive analysis of legal precedents and applications
These explanations facilitate a better understanding and retention of legal principles
[Extensive Chapter-end Resources]
A wide array of theoretical questions, true/false questions, and multiple-choice questions are provided at the end of each chapter
Practical problems are included to help students assess their understanding and apply legal principles to real-world scenarios
[Leading Cases Summarized]
Summaries of leading cases are provided chapter-wise at the beginning of the book for quick reference and review
[Incorporation of Latest Legal Provisions]
The book includes the latest provisions of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, ensuring that students are up-to-date
[User-Friendly Layout and Presentation]
Distinctions and comparisons are presented in tabular form for easy reference and understanding
[Experienced Authorship]
Authored by seasoned educators with extensive experience in teaching business laws, the book reflects a deep understanding of the subject matter
The authors' expertise ensures that the content is both authoritative and pedagogically sound
The detailed contents of the book are as follows:
General Principles of the Indian Contract Act, 1872
Introduction
Provides an overview and significance of the Indian Contract Act, 1872
Discusses the historical background and evolution of contract law in India
Nature and Kinds of Contracts
Explains the classification of contracts based on their formation, performance, and enforceability
Discusses various types of contracts, including valid, void, and voidable contracts
Offer and Acceptance
Covers the rules governing the formation of a contract
Details the essential elements of a valid offer and acceptance, including communication, revocation, and lapse of offers
Consideration
Defines consideration and its necessity in a contract
Explains the legal requirements and exceptions to the rule of consideration
Capacity of Parties
Examines the legal capacity of individuals and entities to enter into a contract
Discusses capacity-related issues such as minors, persons of unsound mind, and disqualified persons
Free Consent
Highlights the importance of consent in contract formation
Analyzes factors vitiating free consent, such as coercion, undue influence, fraud, misrepresentation, and mistake
Legality of Object and Consideration
Outlines the legal requirements for a valid contract
Explains illegal and immoral agreements and those opposed to public policy
Agreements Expressly Declared Void
Identifies and analyzes agreements that are expressly declared void by law
Contingent Contracts
Defines and explains the nature of contingent contracts
Discusses the rules governing the enforcement of contingent contracts
Quasi Contracts or Certain Relations Resembling those created by Contract
Introduces the concept and legal framework of quasi-contracts
Describes types of quasi-contracts and their implications in law
Discharge of Contract and Remedies for Breach
Discharge of Contract
Analyses various modes of discharging a contract, including performance, agreement, impossibility, and operation of law
Provides a detailed explanation of doctrines such as the frustration of contract
Remedies for Breach of Contract
Discusses legal remedies available for breach of contract, including damages, specific performance, and injunctions
Covers liquidated damages and penalty clauses
Introduction to Special Contracts
Contracts of Indemnity and Guarantee
Explains the nature and scope of indemnity and guarantee contracts
Highlights the rights and duties of indemnifier, indemnified, surety, and principal debtor
Bailment and Pledge
Discusses the legal aspects and types of bailment
Outlines the rights and duties of bailor, bailee, pawnor, and pawnee
Agency
Covers principles governing the relationship of agency
Details the rights, duties, and liabilities of agents and principals
Sale of Goods Act, 1930
Contract of Sale of Goods
Explains the essentials of a valid sale contract
Distinguishes between sale and agreement to sell
Conditions and Warranties
Differentiates between conditions and warranties
Describes implied conditions and warranties in a contract of sale
Transfer of Property
Outlines rules regarding the transfer of ownership and risk in goods
Discusses the concept of sale by non-owners
Performance of Contract of Sale
Details the obligations of buyers and sellers regarding the delivery and acceptance of goods
Remedies for Breach of Contract of Sale
Explains legal remedies available to buyers and sellers in case of breach
Auction Sale
Provides a legal framework and rules governing auction sales
Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008
Nature of Limited Liability Partnership
Introduces the concept, features, and advantages of LLPs
Compares LLPs with other forms of business organizations
Incorporation of Limited Liability Partnership
Outlines the procedure and statutory requirements for incorporating an LLP
Partners and Their Relations
Details the rights, duties, and liabilities of partners in an LLP
Discusses internal governance and mutual rights of partners
Financial Disclosures
Covers statutory financial reporting and disclosure requirements for LLPs
Conversion to LLP
Explains the process and legal implications of converting existing businesses into LLPs