Laws for Business

The knowledge of business laws is very important for the survival and growth of any organisation. This comprehensive and well-written book, in its Fourth Edition, continues to present a thorough discussion of various legal topics such as contract laws, corporate laws, labour legislations, taxation laws and the 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, the Right to Information Act, 2005, the Right to Education Act, 2009, the National Food Security Act, 2013 and other important acts.The book contains many practical examples and studies of different law cases, which make it more interesting and authentic. In addition, the book incorporates chapter-end questions. Moreover, mind maps provided in most of the chapters give readers a brief idea about the concepts discussed. More practical exercises in the form of case studies in the questions section, and format of a number of documents make the book quite informative.New to this editionChapter on Value Added Tax has been replaced with a new chapter on The Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (Chapter 29). includes a new chapter on The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.Employees State Insurance Act, 1948 (Chapter 19) and Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 (Chapter 20) have been updated.