Laws For Business

Knowledge of business law is important for the survival and growth of any organisation. This comprehensive text, now in its third edition, introduces the Companies Act 2013. This newly incorporated Companies Act, 2013 is the first major revision in the company law in more than 50 years. This edition brings out the significant changes proposed by the 2013 Act. A new addition to the book is a chapter dealing with the National Food Security Act, 2013.

The book offers a thorough discussion of various legal topics, such as contract law, corporate law, labour legislation, taxation law and 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, Right to Information Act, 2005, and Right to Education Act, 2009.

The book inludes practical examples and studies of different cases. In addition, the book provides review questions at the end of each chapter. Mind maps provided in most chapters give readers a brief idea about the concepts discussed. Practical exercises in the form of case studies are also presented.