Taxmann Business Laws Book by Sushma Arora

Business Laws is a comprehensive textbook designed to simplify complex legal concepts for undergraduate students studying Commerce and Business. This book meticulously aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP), meeting the latest CBCS syllabus requirements of the University of Delhi (including NCWEB and SOL) and other Central Universities across India. It simplifies the essentials of the Indian Contract Act 1872, the Sale of Goods Act 1930, and the Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Act 2008, among others, with accessible explanations, examples, and relevant judicial rulings.

This book is intended for the following audience:

• Undergraduate Students:
• B.Com. (Hons.) and B.Com. program students, following the new CBCS and NEP guidelines, particularly Paper BCH DSC 1.2 or equivalent modules
• Students at NCWEB and SOL, University of Delhi
• Students at other Central and State Universities who have Business/Commercial Law as a core or elective subject
• Professional Aspirants:
• Learners appearing for BBA, MBA, CA-Intermediate (IPC), and CS courses will find this text beneficial for conceptual clarity and exam readiness
• Educators and Legal Practitioners:
• Teachers who need a classroom-friendly resource
• Legal professionals looking for a quick reference to current legislative amendments and essential case laws

The Present Publication is the 13^th Edition, authored by Dr Sushma Arora, with the following noteworthy features:

• [Latest Legislative Developments] Thorough coverage of the Indian Contract (Amendment) Bill 2024, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, and updates in LLP Rules notified in 2022, 2023, and 2024–25
• [Simple & Lucid Explanation] Complex provisions are broken down into straightforward language, making it easier for beginners to understand the law
• [Case Studies & Landmark Rulings] Summaries from important judgments provide practical insights into the application of the law
• [Student-oriented Approach] End-of-chapter test questions, practical problems, and True/False exercises with hints to help students solidify their knowledge and prepare for exams
• [Exam-focused] Includes past question papers from the University of Delhi (both B.Com. (Hons.) and B.Com. programs) to offer a clear idea of question patterns and marking schemes
• [Author's Expertise] Dr Sushma Arora brings forty years of teaching experience, numerous international seminar participations, and multiple publications in Business, Industrial, and Cyber Laws, ensuring reliability and academic rigour

The coverage of the book is as follows:

• Indian Contract Act 1872
• Meaning and essentials of valid contracts, discharge of contracts, remedies for breach, quasi-contracts, and special contracts such as indemnity, guarantee, bailment, and pledge
• Sale of Goods Act 1930
• Formation of a contract of sale, conditions and warranties, transfer of property, unpaid seller's rights, and performance of contract
• Limited Liability Partnership Act 2008
• Formation and incorporation of LLPs, partners' rights and responsibilities, designated partners, conversion from a firm/company into LLP, extent and limitation of liability, and the latest MCA amendments
• NEP-based Practical Exercises
• Practical applications such as rent agreements, sale deeds, appointment letters, and everyday bailment scenarios help students connect theoretical knowledge with practical outcomes

The structure of the book is as follows:

• Units/Chapters Aligned with Syllabus – Each Unit corresponds to specific modules under the CBCS/NEP framework, making the text easy to navigate and map onto university curricula
• Logical Progression – Starts with fundamental concepts of contract law, building to specific laws (Sale of Goods Act, LLP Act), ensuring a coherent flow of information
• Chapter Summaries and Recap – Each chapter closes with test questions, practice problems, and True/False statements for quick revision
• Case Studies & Examples – Practical scenarios and landmark rulings integrated throughout to illustrate the laws in action
• Dedicated Practical Exercises & Question Papers – Practical tasks to reinforce learning and previous exam papers to sharpen exam preparedness