Business Laws

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Description
The ever-evolving landscape of business and commerce necessitates a robust understanding of the legal frameworks that govern it. Law serves as the backbone of organized business activities, providing a structured mechanism to ensure fairness, accountability, and justice. It is within this context that the present book, Business Law, authored by Dr. Saurabh Chaturvedi, Dr. Heena Patoli and Dr. Chiranji Lal has been meticulously crafted to offer students, professionals, and enthusiasts a comprehensive understanding of the foundational principles and practical applications of business law in India.
This book has been designed to bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and real-world applications. With a structured approach, it covers pivotal aspects of business law, beginning with the fundamentals of contracts and progressing to specialized legislations. It is divided into the following major sections:
1. Indian Contract Act, 1872
The initial chapters delve into the Nature and Types of Contracts, Theories of Contract, and the Essential Elements of a Valid Contract, providing a clear foundation. Subsequent chapters discuss specialized contracts such as Quasi Contracts, Indemnity and Guarantee, Pledge and Bailment, and the Contract of Agency. Each topic is elucidated with practical examples and case laws for a holistic understanding.
2. Sale of Goods Act, 1930
Chapters in this section focus on the Nature of Contract of Sale, Conditions and Warranty, Transfer of Ownership, and the Rights of an Unpaid Seller. These chapters cater to the nuances of transactions involving movable goods, highlighting the rights and obligations of the parties involved.
3. Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008
The book further explores the modern framework of business entities through the Limited Liability Partnership Act. Topics such as the Extent of Liability of LLP and Its Partners and the concept of Foreign LLPs are examined with clarity and depth.
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Contents
INDIAN CONTRACT ACT, 1872
Chapter 1. Nature and Type of Contracts
Chapter 2. Theories of Contract
Chapter 3. Essential Elements of a Valid Contract
Chapter 4. Quasi Contracts
Chapter 5. Indemnity and Guarantee
Chapter 6. Pledge and Bailment
Chapter 7. Contract of Agency
SALE OF GOODS ACT, 1930
Chapter 8. Nature of Contract of Sale
Chapter 9. Conditions and Warranty
Chapter 10. Transfer of Ownership
Chapter 11. Rights of Unpaid Seller (Section 45 to 54)
Chapter 12. Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008
Chapter 13. LLP Act, 2008 an Overview
Chapter 14. Extent of Liability of LLP and its Partners
Chapter 15. Foreign Limited Liability Partnership
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACT, 2000
Chapter 16. Conceptual Framework
Chapter 17. Digital Signature and Digital Signature Certificates
Chapter 18. E-Governance
INDIAN PARTNERSHIP ACT, 1932
Chapter 19. Partnership
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Author Details
Prof. Saurabh Chaturvedi A luminary in legal academia, Prof. Chaturvedi blends wisdom with leadership, shaping the contours of legal education. With 35 years of distinguished experience across academia and industry, he stands as a beacon of scholarly excellence and institutional vision.
As Pro-Vice Chancellor and Professor of Law, he steers academic innovation, while his role as Professor (Emeritus) at the University of Iringa, Tanzania, underscores his global footprint. An erudite researcher and prolific author, his works resonate across international journals and legal discourses.
A catalyst for transformative education, he has spearheaded conferences, moot courts, and training programs, fostering intellectual rigor. His international collaborations enrich cross-border legal scholarship, weaving a network of global academic synergy.
With an unwavering commitment to research, pedagogy, and leadership, Prof. Chaturvedi continues to sculpt the future of legal education with insight, integrity, and inspiration.
Prof. (Dr) Heena Ghanshyam Patoli Dr. Heena is result driven and experienced academician cum researcher with more than 22 years of work exposure in Educational Institution, Legal field & Legal Research and Auditor. A fast learner and dynamic personality with a flair for interacting with people, thriving for new challenges and demonstrating tireless work ethics. Possess excellent Leadership skills, communication, organizing, Time Management and Team Leading skills.
Dr. Heena has contributed significantly to legal education, specializing in Criminal Law and Labour Laws and other branches of Law and social sciences. Her expertise spans in various disciplines, having taught PHD Candidates, LLM and LLB Students, MBA and other UG and PG courses of Law and management. Dr. Heena specializes in Designing Online Courses/ Developing Course outlines, Creating/developing Centers/Legal aid Clinics/ Legal studies/ working on Applied Research projects, Guided PhD students. Published various research papers on legal topics and framework, including Scopus publications and authored and Co-authored books on Legal subjects. She also has registered one Patent related to AI tool for Legal Research and copyright on Effective Pedagogy for Teaching Criminal Law.
Dr. Heena is presently working in Dayanand Sagar University, Bangalore, as Professor of Law, has worked in Chandigarh Law College, Mohali as Professor of Law, worked in Mody University, Lakshmangarh, Rajasthan, as Dean and Professor, School of Law, worked in Chandigarh University, Professor, Faculty of Law and was working in Alliance University, Bangalore, as Associate Professor, Maharishi University, Noida, Amity University, Mumbai as Assistant Professor in Law and also Coordinator of the Department of Law.
Dr. Heena hold a PHD in Law from Pacific University, Udaipur, Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act and its impact on Human Rights, (major in Criminology) Masters in Law, Amity University (specialised in Human Rights) and Masters in Business Management, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU ) ( specialised in Human Resource Management).
Her scholarly contributions include authoring/editing many Law and Social Transformation and others. Apart from teaching, she has been the Centre Head and member for several Centres of Excellence and involved in various research-based activities. She has been the member of the Research Department and Centre for Excellence in Corporate Law and other Committees, Board of Studies, School of Law and also the Anti Ragging Committee and Internal Complaints Committee, heading Internship and Placements and Industry interface.
Dr. Chiranji Lal is an academician cum researcher with over 24 years of experience in teaching and research in law and social sciences. Currently serving at Amity University, Greater Noida Campus, he has contributed significantly to legal education, specializing in Business Law and other branches of Law and social sciences. His expertise spans various disciplines, having taught Law for Engineers, Business Law and Legal Aspects of Business to B.Tech, B.Com, and MBA student's respectively at Amity University, Greater Noida, and serving as a visiting professor at the School of Social Sciences (IGNOU) and the School of Open Learning (Delhi University).
Dr. Lal has held prominent positions at prestigious institutions such a Amity Law School Delhi (affiliated to GGS IP University, Delhi) and the Indian Law Institute (Deemed University). His scholarly contributions include authoring/editing three seminal books on emerging trend on Corporate Law Issues & Challenges, Electoral Law Reforms, and Public International Law Additionally, he has edited reputed academic journals, including the Amit Law Review, ALSD Students Law Journal, and the Maharishi Journal of Law an Society.
In recognition of his outstanding academic contributions, Dr. Lal wa conferred the Academic Excellence Award by the Droit Penale Group association with the Faculty of Law, Allahabad University in 2021 and Leadin Participation award for Climate Change, Community, Culture and Cooperation organized by Gnarly Troop Global Foundation on 21st Decembe 2024, presented by Shri Gajender Singh Sekhawat, Hon'ble Minster for Cultur and Tourism, Government of India during Padharo Mhare Desh Bhara Summit at Rajsthan International Centre, 21-23 Dec. 2024. Dr. Lal continues to inspire and mentor students and professiona driving excellence in legal and allied education and research.