Taxmann Cracker - Drafting Pleadings & Appearances (DPA) Book for CS Professional by Ankush Bansal

Drafting Pleadings & Appearances | CRACKER is a comprehensive and exam-oriented resource designed for CS-Professional (New Syllabus) aspirants, specifically catering to Group 1 – Paper 2. This Edition serves as the ultimate practice guide, compiling fully solved questions from previous exams that have been thoroughly updated in accordance with the latest examination patterns, legal provisions, and relevant case laws. The book is meticulously structured for systematic revision, conceptual clarity, and strategic exam preparation.

The Present Publication is the 3^rd Edition for the Dec. 2025/June 2026 Exams. This book is authored by CS Ankush Bansal, with the following noteworthy features:

• [Fully Solved Previous Exam Papers] Comprehensive solutions for past exams, meticulously adapted to the latest examination pattern
• [Topic-wise Question Arrangement] All past examination questions are organised topic-wise till the June 2025 attempt for targeted learning
• [Updated Answers] Each answer is aligned with current legal provisions, amendments, and relevant judicial pronouncements
• [Chapter-wise Marks Distribution] Detailed analysis of marks allocation for each chapter across recent exams, enabling focused preparation
• [Trend Analysis] In-depth trend analysis highlighting frequently tested areas, helping students prioritise topics
• [ICSI Study Material Comparison] Chapter-wise mapping with the ICSI Study Material, ensuring complete syllabus coverage and no missed concepts
• [Performance Mapping] Average marks analysis for each chapter across recent exams enables students to identify high-yield topics
• [Revision-friendly] The book's structure enables quick revision and targeted practice, making it an indispensable revision tool in the final stages of exam preparation.
• [Exam Trend Adaptation] Regular updates ensure that the content remains relevant and in line with evolving ICSI patterns and regulatory changes.

The coverage of this book is as follows:

• Exhaustive Coverage
  • Part I – Drafting and Conveyancing
    • Types of Documents
    • General Principles of Drafting
    • Laws Relating to Drafting and Conveyancing
    • Drafting of Agreements, Deeds and Documents
    • Drafting of Commercial Contracts
    • Documents under the Companies Act 2013
    • Art of Opinion Writing
    • Commercial Contract Management
  • Part II – Pleadings and Appearances
    • Judicial & Administrative Framework
    • Pleadings
    • Art of Advocacy and Appearances
    • Applications, Petitions and Appeals under Companies Act 2013
    • Adjudications and Appeals under SEBI Laws
    • Appearance before Other Regulatory and Quasi-Judicial Authorities
• Solved Papers
  • December 2024 (with suggested answers)
  • June 2025 (fully solved)
• Supporting Tools
  • Chapter-wise marks distribution tables
  • Previous exam trend analysis for all chapters
  • Direct comparison with ICSI study material modules

The structure of the book is as follows:

• Logical Sequence – Divided into two key parts—Drafting & Conveyancing and Pleadings & Appearances—to mirror the subject flow and enhance understanding
• Systematic Presentation
  • Each chapter begins with marks distribution and trend insights
  • Topic-wise arrangement of questions with detailed answers for practice and clarity
  • Comparative tables linking each chapter to the relevant module in the ICSI Study Material
• Practical Focus – Inclusion of descriptive and practical questions, with a clear distinction in answer formats to prepare students for both theory and application