1. Competition Act.....................................................7
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Definitions: Market, Dominant position, Cartel,
Abuse of dominance, merger etc.
1.3 Prohibition of anti-competitive agreements
1.4 Prohibition of unfair trade practices
1.5 Enforcement and penalties
1.6 Leniency and whistleblower provisions
2. Consumer Protection Act....................................18
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Definitions: Consumer, traders, good, services, unfair traders practices, misleading advertisements; Consumer rights
2.3 Prohibition of unfair trade practices
2.4 Consumer contracts and warranties
2.5 Consumer dispute resolution
3. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)..............26
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Mission and commitment:
3.3 Stakeholder engagement
3.4 Ethical conduct
3.5 Human rights and labour practices
3.6 Environmental sustainability
4. Company Law and Incorporation.....................35
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Evolution and development of company law in India
4.3 Types of companies and their characteristics
4.4 Incorporation process and legal requirements 4.5 Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association
5. Company vis a vis other forums of Business........51
5.1 Distinction between company and partnership
5.2 Distinction between company and Hindu Undivided Family
5.3 Distinction between company and limited liability partnership
5.4 Citizenship of Company
6. Negotiable Instrument Act 1981........................59
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Definition of Negotiable Instruments Sec 13
6.3 Main Features of Negotiable Instruments Act
6.4 Presumptions as to negotiable instruments sec 118-119
6.5 Definition and Meaning of cheque
6.6 Features of a Cheque
6.7 Holder and holder in due courses
7. Law relating to Stamps...........................65
7.1 Methods of Stamping
7.2 Consequences of Non-Stamping and Under-Stamping
7.3 Impounding of Instruments
7.4 Construction of Instruments for Determination of Stamp Duty
7.5 Concept of E-Stamping
References.............................................75
