1. Company—An Introduction, 2. Company Law—Its History and Administration, 3. Kinds of Companies, 4. Promotion and Incorporation of a Company, 5. Memorandum of Association, 6. Articles of Association, 7. Prospectus, 8. Share and Share Capital, 9. Membership in a Company, 10. Transfer and Transmission of Shares, 11. Borrowing Power of a Company, 12. Debentures, 13. Declaration and Payment of Dividend, 14. Directors : Company Management, 15. Other Managerial Personnel, 16. Annual General Meetings, 17. Accounts and Audit, 18. Prevention of Oppression and Mis-Management, 19. Inspection and Investigation, 20. Registration Office and Fees, 21. Removal of Name of Companies from Register of Companies, 22. Compromises, Arrangements, Reconstruction and Amalgamation, 23. Winding up, 24. Winding up of Unregistered Companies and Companies Incorporated Outside India, 25. Miscellaneous,

1. A Brief History of Indian Company Legislation, 2. Introduction of the Company : Meaning, Definitions and Classification, 3. Formation and Incorporation of Company, 4. Memorandum of Association, 5. Articles of Association, 6. Prospectus, 7. Share and Share Capital, 8. Transfer and Transmission of Shares, 9. Appointment and Qualifications of Directors, 10. Meeting of Board of Directors and Its Powers, 11. Managerial Personnel, 12. Annual General Meeting, 13. Declaration and Payment of Dividend, 14. Books of Account and Audit, 15. Inspection, Inquiry and Investigation, 16. Winding up of a Company, 17. Miscellaneous. Appendix

According to the Latest Syllabus based on Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) forKolhan University, Chaibasa B. Com Semester - II. 1.Company : An Introduction, 2 .Company Law : Its History and Administration, 3. Kinds of Companies , 4. Promotion and Incorporation of a Company, 5. Memorandum of Association, 6.Articles of Association, 7. Prospectus, 8. Share and Share Capital, 9. Membership in a Company , 10.Transfer and Transmission of Shares, 11. Borrowing Power of a Company , 12. Debentures , 13. Declaration and Payment of Dividend, 14. Directors : Company Management, 15. Managerial Personnel , 16. Annual General Meeting, 17. Account and Audit, 18. Prevention of Oppression and Mis-Management, 19. Inspection and Investigation, 20. Registration Office and Fees, 21. Removal of Name of Companies from Register of Companies, 22. Compromises, Arrangements, Reconstruction and Amalgamation, 23. Winding up of Companies, 24. Winding up of Unregistered Companies and Companies Incorporated Outside India, 25. Miscellaneous, Appendix Appendix.

Indian Contract Act, 1872 1. Business (Mercantile) Law : An Introduction, 2. Indian Contract Act, 1872 : An Introduction, 3. Contract : Meaning, Definition and Characteristics of a Valid Contract, 4. Agreement : Meaning, Kinds and Difference, 5. Proposal (Offer), Acceptance Communication and Revocation, 6. Capacity of Parties to Contract or Parties Competency to Contract, 7. Free Consent, 8. Lawful Consideration and Objects, 9. Agreements Expressly Declared as Void, 10. Contingent Contracts, 11. Performance of Contracts and Appropriation of Payments, 12. Discharge of Contracts, 13. Quasi or Implied Contracts of Certain Relations Resembling those Created by Contracts (Sections 68 to 72), 14. Remedies for Breach of Contract Special Contracts 15. Contract of Indemnity and Guarantee, 16. Contract of Bailment and Pledge, 17. Contracts of Agency The Sale of Goods Act, 1930 18.The Sale of Goods Act, 1930 : An Introduction, 19. Conditions and Warranties, 20. Effects of the Contract of Sale—Transfer of Ownership and Title, 21. Performance of Contract of Sale, 22. Remedial Measures and Auction Sale, Law Relating to Carriage of Goods 1. Law Relating to Carriage of Goods : Carriage of Goods by Land, 2. Carriage by Sea, 3. Carriage by Air The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 1. Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 : Introduction, 2. Parties to a Negotiable Instruments, 3. Negotiation, 4. Presentment and Dishonour of Negotiable Instruments, 5. Discharge of Negotiable Instruments, 6. Hundis, 7. Banker and Customer Law of Insolvency : General Introduction of Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920 1. Law of Insolvency : Introduction, 2. Presentation of Petition, 3. Insolvent’s Property and Debts, 4. Discharge of Insolvent Arbitration and Conciliation Ordinance, 1996 1. Arbitration and Conciliation Ordinance, 1996 Indian Partnership Act, 1932 1. An Introduction to Indian Partnership Act, 1932 [Section 1—8], 2. Partnership Deed or Mutual Relations of Partners [Sections 9—17], 3. Rights and Duties of Partners and Relation to Third Parties [Sections 18—29], 4. Kinds of Partners [Sections 31—38], 5. Dissolution of a Firm [Sections 39—55], 6. Registration of Partnership [Sections 56—72], M.R.T.P. Act, 1969 1. The Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1969, 2. The Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Commission, 3. Prohibition of Monopolistic, Restrictive and Unfair Trade Practices. The Foreign Exchange Management Act, 2000 (FEMA) 1. The Foreign Exchange Management Act, 2000 Insurance Law 1. Law of Insurance : An Introduction, 2. Life Insurance, 3. Fire Insurance, 4. Marine Insurance.

Indian Contract Act, 1872 1. Business (Mercantile) Law : An Introduction, 2. Indian Contract Act, 1872 : An Introduction, 3.Contract : Meaning, Definition and Characteristics of a Valid Contract, 4. Agreement : Meaning, Kinds and Difference, 5. Proposal (Offer), Acceptance Communication and Revocation, 6. Capacity of Parties to Contract or Parties Competency to Contract, 7. Free Consent, 8. Lawful Consideration and Objects, 9. Agreements Expressly Declared as Void, 10 . Contingent Contracts, 11. Performance of Contracts and Appropriation of Payments, 12. Discharge of Contracts, 13. Quasi or Implied Contracts of Certain Relations Resembling those Created by Contracts (Sections 68 to 72), 14. Remedies for Breach of Contract Special Contracts 15. Contract of Indemnity and Guarantee, 16. Contract of Bailment and Pledge, 17. Contracts of Agency, The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 1.Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 :Introduction, 2. Parties to a Negotiable Instruments, 3. Negotiation, 4. Presentment and Dishonour of Negotiable Instruments, 5. Discharge of Negotiable Instruments, 6. Hundis, 7. Banker and Customer, The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 1. The Consumer Protection Act, 1986, M.R.T.P. Act, 1969 1. The Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1969, 2. The Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Commission, 3. Prohibition of Monopolistic, Restrictive and Unfair Trade Practices, Competition Act, 2002 1.Competition Act, 2002 The Foreign Exchange Management Act, 2000 (FEMA) 1. The Foreign Exchange Management Act, 2000 Intellectual Property Rights Act 1. Intellectual Property Rights Act (Copy Right, Patent and Trade Mark Act).

Corporate Law by Dr. O.P. Gupta is a publication of the SBPD Publishing House, Agra. Dr. O.P. Gupta holds a M.Com., LL.B., Ex-F.C.S. and PhD degree. He was a reader at the P.G.D.A.V. College (University of Delhi), New Delhi. The authors have tried to present the subject of Corporate Law in a simple and clear language. The difficult provisions of Corporate Law have been illustrated with the help of Indian and International cases decided by the law courts. For thematic unity, the subject has been discussed topic-wise but for ready reference, relevant sections have been quoted. Important questions asked in various examinations have been given at the end of each chapter. To make the book more useful Objective Type Questions with their answers have also been given at the end of each chapter. The book has been written primarily for the students preparing for B. Com. Examination and examinations conducted by other Professional Bodies as well.

Who can buy? Students of BBA, B.Com, and law must buy this book as it is in their syllabus. General students interested in running a business should know the acts given in this book, so it is helpful for them as well. Business Regulatory Framework is specially designed to serve as an undergraduate textbook for B.Com. (Honors & General) students of the different universities across India. This book is designed especially to cater to the needs of commerce students, equipping them with a strong foundation for an understanding of the current business law situation. The book seeks to provide comprehensive coverage of the various topics relating to business law. It offers content that is simple to understand but does not compromise on necessary technical detail.