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This book has been specially prepared for T.Y. B.Com. – Semester V students under the National Education Policy (NEP)–2020 curriculum. It has been developed strictly in accordance with the Restructured...

Name : Business Regulatory Framework
Vendor : Prashant Publication
Type : T.Y.B.Com. | Sem V
Manufacturing : October 2026
Total Pages : 304 Pages

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This book has been specially prepared for T.Y. B.Com. – Semester V students under the National Education Policy (NEP)–2020 curriculum. It has been developed strictly in accordance with the Restructured Syllabus (2024 Pattern) prescribed by Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), Pune, and is applicable from the Academic Year 2026–2027. The book is designed for the Major Mandatory Course – Business Regulatory Framework–I under the Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) programme.
The subject Business Regulatory Framework–I is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the legal and regulatory framework governing business activities in India. In today’s complex, competitive, and rapidly changing business environment, knowledge of business laws and regulations is essential for ensuring lawful, ethical, and responsible business conduct. The subject enables students to understand the legal provisions governing business transactions, contractual relationships, commercial activities, and the rights and obligations of various stakeholders. This book aims to develop students’ legal awareness and equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and apply important legal principles in practical business situations.
The contents of this book have been presented in a simple, systematic, and student-friendly manner. Every effort has been made to explain legal concepts, principles, provisions, and terminology in clear and understandable language so that students can easily comprehend the subject and relate legal provisions to real-life business situations. The book combines theoretical concepts with practical applications and includes relevant examples, illustrations, case laws, and practical situations wherever necessary. These features are intended to make the study of business law more meaningful, interesting, and application-oriented.
The book covers important aspects of the business regulatory framework and provides students with an understanding of the legal environment in which business organizations operate. Particular emphasis has been placed on the Indian Contract Act, 1872, including the nature and essentials of a valid contract, offer and acceptance, consideration, capacity to contract, free consent, legality of object and consideration, performance and discharge of contracts, breach of contract, and remedies for breach of contract, along with other relevant legal provisions prescribed in the syllabus. The concepts have been explained with suitable illustrations and examples to facilitate a clear understanding of their practical significance in business transactions.
To support effective learning and university examination preparation, each chapter contains clearly defined concepts, learning objectives, important legal terms, relevant provisions, illustrations, examples, case laws, chapter summaries, Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs), fill-in-the-blanks, true or false questions, short-answer questions, long-answer questions, and other practice exercises prepared with reference to the latest university examination pattern. These features will help students strengthen their conceptual understanding, develop legal reasoning and analytical abilities, improve their problem-solving skills, and prepare confidently for university examinations.
This book is intended not merely as an examination-oriented textbook, but also as a valuable academic resource for developing students’ understanding of business law, legal awareness, contractual obligations, business ethics, legal compliance, and responsible business conduct. Knowledge of the regulatory framework enables future entrepreneurs, managers, business professionals, and administrators to make legally sound decisions, minimize business risks, protect stakeholder interests, and conduct business activities in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
The author has made every possible effort to present the subject matter accurately, clearly, and systematically in accordance with the prescribed curriculum. The book is intended to bridge the gap between legal theory and practical business applications, thereby enabling students to appreciate the importance of law in the successful and responsible functioning of business organizations.
The author sincerely hopes that this book will prove useful to students, teachers, researchers, and all readers interested in the study of business law and the regulatory environment of business. Constructive suggestions and valuable feedback from teachers, students, researchers, and readers for improving future editions of this book will be gratefully welcomed.
It is sincerely hoped that the knowledge gained through this book will enable students to understand the legal dimensions of business, exercise their rights and fulfil their obligations effectively, make responsible business decisions, and contribute positively to the lawful, ethical, and sustainable development of business and society.

1. General Principles of Law of Contract-I.............................13
1.1 Nature of Contract : 1.1.1 Object of the Law of Contract, 1.1.2 The Indian Contract Act, 1872, 1.1.3 Essential Elements of a Valid Contract, 1.1.4 Classification of Contracts, 1.1.5 Classification of Contracts in English Law, 1.1.6 Difference Between Indian and English Classification of Contracts,
1.2 Offer and Acceptance: 1.2.1. Meaning and Kinds of Offer, 1.2.2 Legal Rules as to Offer, 1.2.3. Meaning of Acceptance, 1.2.4. Legal Rules as to Acceptance,
1.2.5. Communication of Offer and Acceptance.
1.3 Consideration: Meaning and Definition of Consideration, 1.3.1 Definition of Consideration, 1.3.2. Need for Consideration, 1.3.3. Legal Rules as to Consideration, 1.3.4. Stranger to Contract, 1.3.5 A Contract without Consideration is Void – Exceptions.
1.4 Capacity to Contract: Minor, Persons of Unsound Mind, 1.4.1 Minor, 1.4.2 Position of a Minor under the Indian Contract Act, 1.4.3 Important Rules Relating to Minor’s Agreement, 1.4.4 Minor and Restitution, 1.4.5 Minor as an Agent, 1.4.6 Minor as a Partner, 1.4.7 Minor and Negotiable Instruments.
1.5 Free Consent : 1.5.2 Meaning of Consent, 1.5.3 Meaning of Free Consent,1.5.4 Importance of Free Consent,
1.5.6 Factors Affecting Free Consent.
1.6 Legality of Object : 1.6.1 Meaning of Lawful Object, 1.6.2 Meaning of Unlawful Consideration or Object, 1.6.3 Unlawful and Illegal Agreements, 1.6.4 Agreements Opposed to Public Policy.

2. General Principles of Law of Contract-II..........................96
2.1 Void Agreements, Void Contracts and Restitution,
2.1.1 Meaning of Void Agreement, 2.1.2 Characteristics of a Void Agreement, 2.1.3 Meaning of Void Contract,
2.1.4 Characteristics Void Contract, 2.1.5 Difference between Void Agreement and Void Contract, 2.1.6 Agreements Declared Void under the Indian Contract, 2.1.7 Meaning of Restitution, 2.1.8 Definition of Restitution, 2.1.9 Essentials of Restitution, 2.1.10 Importance of Restitution.
2.2 Contingent Contracts : 2.2.1 Meaning of Contingent Contract, 2.2.2 Essential Characteristics of a Contingent Contract, 2.2.3 Rules Regarding Contingent Contracts (Sections 32–36), 2.2.4 Difference between Contingent Contract and Wagering Agreement, 2.2.5 Carlill v/s Carbolic Smoke Ball Co.(1893) Landmark Case on Contingent Contract,
2.3 Performance of Contract : 2.3.1 Meaning of Performance of Contract, 2.3.2 Essentials of Performance of Contract, 2.3.3 Types of Performance, 2.3.4 Importance of Performance of Contract, 2.3.5 Offer to Perform (Tender), 2.3.6 Essentials of a Valid Tender, 2.3.7 Contracts Which Need Not Be Performed, 2.3.8 By Whom Must Contracts Be Performed, 2.3.9 Devolution of Joint Liabilities and Rights, 2.3.10 Rules Regarding Devolution of Joint Liabilities and Rights, 2.3.11Who Can Demand Performance and Time and Place of Performance (Sections 45 to 50), 2.3.11 Importance of Who Can Demand Performance, 2.3.12 Time and Place of Performance, 2.3.13 Rules Regarding Time of Performance, 2.3.14 Rules Regarding Place of Performance, 2.3.15 Reciprocal Promises,
2.3.16 Essential Features of Reciprocal Promises,
2.3.17 Types of Reciprocal Promises, 2.3.18 Rules Governing Reciprocal Promises (Sections 51–54),
2.3.19 Time as the Essence of the Contract (Sec. 55 of Indian Contract Act, 1872), 2.3.21 Factors for Determining Whether Time is the Essence, 2.3.22 Appropriation of Payments, 2.3.23 Meaning of Assignment of Contracts, 2.3.24. Parties to an Assignment, 2.3.25 Types of Assignment of Contracts, 2.3.26 Rights Which Can Be Assigned,
2.4 Discharge of Contracts under the Indian Contract Act : 2.4.1 Meaning of Discharge of Contract, 2.4.2 The principal modes of discharge of a contract are.
2.5 Remedies for Breach of Contract
2.6 Quasi-Contracts : 2.6.1 Meaning of Quasi-Contract, 2.6.2 Features of Quasi-Contracts, 2.6.3 Kinds of Quasi-Contracts.

3. The Sale of Goods Act, 1930...............................................152
3.1 Sale of goods : 3.1.1 Formation of Contract of Sale, 3.1.2 Subject Matter of Contract of Sale, 3.1.3 The Price (Sections 9 and 10), 3.1.4 Stipulations as To Time (Section 11),
3.2 Conditions and Warranties (Sections 11 to 17),
3.2.1 Conditions and Warranties, 3.2.2 Express Conditions and Warranties, 3.2.3 Doctrine of Caveat Emptor (Section 16),
3.3 Transfer of Property (Sections 18 to 26), 3.3.1 Property, 3.3.2 Possession and Risk, 3.3.3 Passing of Property, 3.3.4 Contracts Involving Sea Routes, 3.3.5 Sale by Non-Owners (Sections 27–30)
3.4 Performance of Contract, 3.4.1 Delivery of Goods,
3.4.2 Rights and Duties of Buyer.
3.5 Rights of an Unpaid Seller (Sections 45 to 54),
3.5.1 Unpaid Seller (Section 45), 3.5.2 Remedies For Breach of Contract of Sale, 3.5.3 Auction Sales (Section 64)

4. The Indian Partnership Act, 1932 and Limited
Liability of Partnership (LLP), 2008 ...............................182
4.1 The Indian Partnership Act, 1932 : 4.1.1 Nature of Partnership, 4.1.2 Relations of Partners, 4.1.3 Dissolution of Firm
4.2 Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Act, 2008

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