'Business Law for Management' has been penned with particular concentration on presenting the commercial law in a simplified and codified form. It is aimed to be of utility in day-to-day application of law to every reader, whether a student for management, a businessman or a consumer, industrialist or a trader, professional, executive, managerial personnel, exporter or importer, investor, depository, participant, brokers in share market, law maker or law enforcer. For any legal pursuit, basis and foundation of commercial law has to be firm and strong. This book is just an ideal reading material to all open to business and legal environment. It is penned to widen the horizons of the reader and familiarise him with legal concepts, theoretically and practically. Substantive and procedural law has been grouped and discussed under suitable headings, topic-wise with important and recent judicial decisions. Basic law is to be known by all and sundry, for ignorance of law is no excuse. The book, therefore, deals with the essential aspects of the commercial law in daily use, in a lucid language, easy to understand and grasp the otherwise complex law. Most of the commercial laws discussed in the text are : Vol. I – Contract, Indemnity and Guarantee, Bailment and Pledge, Agency, Sale of Goods, Partnership, Limited Liability Partnership, Negotiable Instruments, Consumer Protection, Foreign Exchange Management, Information Technology, Intellectual Property Rights. Vol. II – Company Law, Competition, SEBI, Securities and Stock Exchanges, Public Issues, Investor Protection, Depository and Bird's Eye View of Constitution of India. Contents - Introduction 1. Company Law 2. Law of Competition 3. Securities Exchange Board of India 4. Securities and Stock Exchanges 5. Investor Protection – Public Issue 6. Depository 7. Birds' Eye View of Constitution of India Appendix

Book Content of Business Law Chapter 1 Introduction to Business Law Chapter 2 The Indian Contract Act, 1872 Chapter 3 The Sale of Goods Act, 1930 Chapter 4 Indian Partnership Act, 1932 Chapter 5 The Indian Companies Act, 1956 Chapter 6 Special Contracts-1 Indemnity and Guarantee Chapter 7 Bailment and Pledge Chapter 8 Law of Agency Chapter 9 The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 Chapter 10 The Information Technology Act, 2000 Chapter 11 The Intellectual Property Rights Chapter 12 The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 Chapter 13 The Right To Information Act Chapter 14 The Limited Liability Partnership Chapter 15 The Competition Act, 2002 Chapter 16 The Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 Chapter 17 Environment Pollution Act, 1986 Case Studies Glossary Annexures.

The book Mercantile Law has been written primarily to meet the needs of students preparing for B. Com., B.Com. (Hon.), M.Com. and M.B.A. courses of various Indian Universities and other Professional Examinations such as C.A., I.C.W.A., C.A.I.I.B., C.S., L.L.B., D.C.L. etc. Mercantile Law is a subject of vast dimensions. It covers practically all aspects of Trade and commerce as they have developed in the modern world. It is that branch of law which is generally applied in cases arising out of mercantile transactions. It is generally understood to include general principles of law of Contract, which include General Contracts and Special Contracts (viz. Indemnity and Guarantee, Bailment and pledge, Agency) and Law relating to Sale of goods, Partnership (including the Limited partnership) Negotiable instruments and information Technology etc. All these branches of Mercantile law have become subjects of detailed study and there are voluminous books on these various branches of law. Therefore, the main difficulty in writing the book has been to compress the wide and varied subjects comprised in Mercantile law. Some of the salient features of the book include the following: 1. Lentin J. remarked, 'What is easy to read is difficult to write'. The aim of the book is to present the complex legal aspects of Mercantile Law in the most simple, lucid and illustrative manner, for easy grasp of various provisions of different Act by the reader. 2. The Book has been divided into five parts, each part discussing separately the Laws of Contracts, Sale of Goods, Partnership (including the Limited Liability Partnership ), Negotiable Instruments and the information Technology. The subject matter presented in the book is complete and up-to-date. 3. All amendments to the various enactments till year 2011 have been duly incorporated in the text, which include the following : - The Indian Contract (Amendment) Act, 1996 - The Sale of Goods (Amendment) Act, 1963 - The Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Act, 1998 - The Negotiable Instruments (Amendment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2002 - The Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008 4. Decide legal cases are an important source of Mercantile Law. These cases and illustrations make the reading interesting and help in correctly and easily understanding the intricate problems of the subject of law. (a) Legal cases have been separately given in the Book so that a reader who is interested in legal cases may find them handy. The Book contains a very large number of legal cases (over 600 ) for a Professional and legal minded reader. (b) A very large number of illustrations (672 in all ) have been given in the book to clarify the concepts of Law at appropriate places. 5. Footnotes are inevitable in a book on law. But they disturb the continuity of reading since the reader has to refer to them at every point. I have attempted to avoid the footnotes altogether in this book. The relevant sections have been given alongwith the text itself and the citations to the legal cases are given alongwith the case. I hope the readers will like the new style. 6. Indian Mercantile Law is largely based on English Mercantile Law. Therefore, provisions of English Mercantile Law have also been given to enable the reader to have a background knowledge of Indian Mercantile Law. The landmark decisions of the English courts have also been added. At places, points of contrast between Indian Laws and English Laws have also been given, although, it is not very important from the examination point of view. 7. Definitions of Legal Terms, Sections and Quotations in Judicial Pronouncements have been given in Italicsfont to separate them from the main text. This helps the reader in more ways than one in preparing for the examinations. 8. A large number of 'Analytical Topics Commonly Asked in Examinations (Honours, P.G., Professional and Law Courses)' have been extensively discussed in the Book. An exhaustive list of such topics with page number is given after the Contents of the Book. 9. While I have endeavoured to render the book useful for commerce and Law Students, I am sure that the Business Executive and Professionals will also find this book of immense help. 10. List of cases at the beginning of the Book will surely enhance the utility of the Book. 11. The new symbol of RUPEE officially adopted by the GOVERNMENT OF INDIA has been incorporated in the book. Contents : List of Analytical TOPICS Commonly Asked in Examinations List of Cases Introduction PART I : Law Of Contract 1. The Law of Contract 2. The Agreement 3. Contract : Definition and Meaning 4. The Offer 5. The Acceptance 6. Consideration 7. Capacity to Contract 8. Free Consent 9. Legality of object and consideration 10. Void Agrements 11. Contingent Contracts 12. Quasi-Contracts 13. Performance of Contracts 14. Discharge of Contracts 15. Remedies for Breach of Contract 16. Indemnity and Guarantee 17. Bailment and Pledge 18. Agency PART II : Law Relating To Sale of Goods 19. Sale of goods 20. Contract of Sale of Goods 21. Conditions and Warranties 22. Transfer of Property 23. Performance of the Contract 24. Unpaid Seller 25. Auction Sale PART III : The Indian Partnership Act, 1932 and Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 26. Law of Partnership 27. Formation of Partnership 28. Relations of Partners 29. Relations of partners to third Parties 30. Incoming and Outgoing Partners 31. Partnership Property 32. Dissolution of a firm 33. Limited Liability Partnership PART IV : The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 34. The law of Negotiable Instruments 35. Kinds of Negotiable Instruments 36. Classification of Negotiable Instruments 37. Maturity and Payment of Negotiable Instruments 38. Holder and Holder in Due Course 39. Capacity of Parties 40. Presentment of Negotiable Instruments 41. Negotiation and Endorsement 42. Discharge of Negotiable Instruments 43. Banker & Customer PART V : The Information Technology Act, 2000 44. The Information Technology Act, 2000

In a world where morality and morals are frequently debated, people may talk yet not be empathetic to wrong doings and social injustice. Apathy can be a result of constant exposure to tragedies or just getting used to injustice. Tourism, a service based industry, involves working with people and serving tourist whatever their typology may be. Ethics thrives in a man-made environment. To ensure that the organisation is ethical, it is important to be aware of the rules, guidelines and regulations associated with its environment, and to illustrate this further, we can see it as a relationship between a tourism employee, its employer and the organisation. Contents - 1. Ethics and its Significance in Tourism 2. Ethical Parameters and its Impact on the Tourism Industry 3. Acts and Regulations Pertaining to Eco-tourism 4. Regulations on Adventure Tourism in India 5. Regulations Associated with the Business of Hospitality 6. Regulations and Regulatory Bodies on Heritage Preservation 7. Code of Comunidade and the Impact of Tenancy Act in Goa 8. Regulations on Conducting Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions and Other Events 9. Regulations Related to Information and Communication Technology and its Application in Tourism 10. Regulations Related to Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations 11. Regulations Related to Social Justice 12. Regulations Related to Travel Agency, Air Travel, and International Conventions 13. Regulations Related to Recreational Flying and the Governing Bodies 14. Regulations Related to Starting up a Non-government Organisation 15. Regulations Related to Travel Emergencies and Insurance 16. CSR Activities in the Tourism Industry Abbreviations

The most significant manner to understand the eminence of dignity and individual's rights is to study about the terminally ill patient's last phase of life and the legal scenario surrounding the highly debated issue − Euthanasia. As euthanasia is a form of extinguishing life, it is of immense importance to examine each cognate of life for the purpose of understanding the pros and cons of euthanasia. This book on legalizing euthanasia in India is an effort undertaken in the light of an extensive debate which is advancing at an accelerating stride and becoming increasingly prominent to provide death with dignity to terminally ill patients who lack representation in the society. The moral and ethical connotation of euthanasia is preordained to the fact that life has intrinsic value. The issue of euthanasia is based on life, which includes its various cognates, such as, origin of life, meaning of life, value of life, quality of life, protection of life, sanctity of life and evaluative status of life. Value of life is concretely intertwined with the right to die or euthanasia debate. The difference of opinion about how to value life according to the changing state of human life adds to the euthanasia controversy. Moreover, the debate of euthanasia, inter alia, is based on human dignity; it accentuates the pertinence of right to die a dignified death on par with the right to dignified life. Article 21 of the Indian Constitution upholds right to human dignity but denies right to a dignified death. Euthanasia or right to die should not be for eternity considered to be intrinsically wrong, as required augmentation in legal arena shall not pose an insurmountable impediment to legalize euthanasia. Parliament and the judiciary, both have the power and the duty to address these issues carefully and acknowledge the inevitable uncertainty and complexity of decisions about life and death. In order to avoid illegal acts of euthanasia, there is a need to have a fresh look at the legal provisions for terminally ill patients. Though the State is duty bound to protect and preserve life of individuals in the society, there can be exceptions to the law on reasonable grounds. Especially, as the 20th century has experienced tremendous development in the medical technology, the doctor’s role of curing diseases and relieving pain has now changed into prolonging life via medications, transfusions, respirators, dialysis machines, artificial feeding, etc. A sincere attempt is made in this book to highlight the predicaments faced by the terminally ill patients and hence the need to have an appropriate legislation for terminally ill patients in India is emphasized. The change in concept of death, the artificial life support techniques, various diseases leading to terminal illness, the agony faced by the patients and emergence of advance directives are some important areas of concern which compel to have euthanasia legalized in any acceptable form adaptable in the society. Contents : Introduction 1. Euthanasia, Life and Its Constitutional Parameters 2. Concept of Euthanasia and Its Various Forms vis-a-vis States Duty to Protect Life: An Analysis 3. Medico-legal Aspects of Euthanasia 4. Laws Governing Euthanasia in Some Selected Countries World Over and the Judicial Response: A Comparative Analysis 5. Legalizing Euthanasia in India: A Need for Constitutional Correction and Legislative Response Conclusions and Suggestions Appendices Bibliography Webliography

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code is one of the most effective reforms for resolving India's overwhelming non-performing assets (NPAs) problem. The Code imposes a strict time-bound 180 + 90 days resolve or liquidate decree. The fear of losing control over their company has prompted various promoters to settle or resolve their dues. In the time to come, IBC should become a significant facilitator for improving debtor mindset. The book is a guide on the concepts and procedure along with relevant case laws as applicable to the provisions in the Code. The book is a section-wise short commentary explaining the process from the inception of resolution to the final discharge order. It is written keeping in mind the needs of insolvency professionals, lawyers, Chartered Accountants, Company Secretary, students and other academicians. The key features of the book are : - Quick reference guide outlining analysis of the Code with the latest case laws as decided by the respective Adjudicating Authority, Appellate Authority and Supreme Court; - Detailed explanation of the procedures as prescribed under the Code for resolution and liquidation / bankruptcy; - Updated including the latest provisions of Insolvency and Bankruptcy (Second Amendment) Act, 2018. It is important to note that the IBC has seen multiple amendments since its inception, which have been well directed in plugging the loopholes in the initial version of the Code. I hope this book will be helpful to gain an interesting viewpoint of the journey of the Code so far. Contents - Introduction 1. Scope and Applicability 2. Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) 3. Fast Track Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process 4. Liquidation Process 5. Voluntary Liquidation of Corporate Persons 6. Insolvency Resolution Process for Individuals and Partnership Firm 7. Offences and Penalties 8. Institutional Framework under the Code Appendix – Important and Useful Definitions under the Code

The contents, language and style of presentation of this book on the 'Alternative Dispute Resolution' bears the stamp of an experienced practitioner of Arbitration. The candidates other than Law Graduates and those interested in the subject of 'Alternative Dispute Resolution' will find this book very refreshing and useful. Even the Law students may find this book useful in understanding 'Alternative Dispute Resolution' mechanism. A good work is never at the mercy of adjectives and superlatives, and, therefore let those who read this book decides by themselves. Contents - 1. Alternative Dispute Resolution 2. Arbitration, Mediation and Conciliation 3. Arbitration 4. Conciliation 5. Mediation 6. Negotiation 7. Summary on ADR Abbreviations References

The contents, language and style of presentation of this book on the procedure to be followed in Arbitration to achieve the intention of legislature behind enacting the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, being quick redressal of disputes and also cost-effective, bears the stamp of an experienced practitioner of Arbitration. This is a must-read book on ADR, for every Engineer, in role of Contractor, Consultants or the Employer on every Construction Project. The Engineers or Officers other than Law Graduates and those involved in the Arbitration process, will find this book very refreshing and useful. Even the Law students and Law graduates who are interested in making their career in the field of ADR will find this book useful in understanding ADR mechanism. A good work is never at the mercy of adjectives and superlatives, and therefore, let those who read this book decides by themselves. Contents - 1. Avoiding Disputes 2. Disciplining Arbitration Procedure 3. Liquidated Damages 4. Arbitration in Construction Projects 5. Artificial Intelligence in Arbitration 6. Arbitration is not Meant to Mirror Litigation Abbreviations References

The contents, language and style of presentation of this book on the procedure to be followed in Arbitration to achieve the intention of legislature behind enacting the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, being quick redressal of disputes and also cost-effective, bears the stamp of an experienced practitioner of Arbitration. This is a must-read book on ADR, for every Engineer, in role of Contractor, Consultants or the Employer on every Construction Project. This book describes the drawbacks of present ADR system, by way of various case laws. The Engineers or Officers and those involved in the arbitration process will find this book very refreshing and useful. Even the Law students and Law graduates who are interested in making their career in the field of ADR will find this book useful in understanding ADR mechanism. A good work is never at the mercy of adjectives and superlatives. Therefore, let those who read this book decides by themselves. Contents - 1. Drawbacks in Present ADR System 2. Insufficiently Stamped Agreement 3. Injunction on Invocation of Bank Guarantee 4. Rule 227A in General Financial Rules Abbreviations References

Business Legislations is a subject that not only grows but also changes with the passage of time as per the requirements of the business of that country. It comprises laws of practical importance in the modern business world. Therefore, the study of Business Legislations, a compilation of various laws that affect the business and the business has to revolve around these laws, has been given a top priority for Commerce, Management and Law education by all universities and professional institutes. However, some authors have termed it as “Business Law or Laws” but I am of the firm view that since it is not a law in itself rather a compilation of various legislations that effect business the term “Business Legislations” is more appropriate. The object of this book 'Business Legislations' is to set out the basic principles of various laws essential for business, simply and clearly. An attempt has been made to present the concepts as briefly and concisely as possible without sacrificing essential features. Leading cases have been provided for illustration. Section numbers of the relevant statutes have been given in order to facilitate reference. This book on Business Legislations covers the whole teeming ground in a manner differing from the usual text-book, by giving in one volume, a thorough, lucid and easily understandable explanation of the various principles of that branch of law which has to deal with business transactions and business community. The book is intended primarily as a text-book for graduate and post-graduate students preparing for the various University and Professional Examinations in Business Legislations, but it cannot fail to be useful to businessmen who have from time to time to deal with several branches of the subject. The aim is to explain the provisions of the different enactments, and in doing so, the book deals with the law, subject by subject, grouping together the sections of the respective acts so as to make them simple and logical to the student, convenient to the businessman and interesting to the casual reader who may care to use it as a reference. Even lawyers and practitioners will find the book of practical use inasmuch as it contains in a handy volume the whole range of Business Legislations, supported by citation of both English and Indian cases and references to the relevant sections of the various Acts. Where controversial points occur, the author has based the exposition on the general consensus of standard authoritative opinion of leading writers, and the considered judgements of the courts. Contents : Part “A” Introduction Part “B” Banking Regulation Act, 1979 Part “C” Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 Part “D” Indian Partnership Act, 1932 Part “E” Sale of Goods Act 1930 Part “F” Sale of Goods Act 1930 Part “G” Insolvency Laws (Amendment) Act, 1978 Part “H” Law of Agency Part “I” Consumer Protection Act, 1986 Part “J” Information Technology Act, 2000 Part “K” Indian Contract Act, 1872 Part “L” The Companies Act, 1956