195 - Business Law (Tamil Nadu)
195 - Business Law (Tamil Nadu)
195 - Business Law (Tamil Nadu)
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BUSINESS LAWIncluding
Companies (Amendment) Act, 2019
N. D. KAPOOR
N.D. KAPOOR
Formerly, Head of the Department of Commerce
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declaration, introduced the requirement for the physical verification of the registered office, made
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) spending mandatory, prohibits unfit and improper persons
from managing companies and rationalize penalty under various sections besides other charges.
1. The following Sections have been amended under Companies (Amendment) Act, 2019:
• Amendment of Section 2 – (hereinafter referred to as the Principal Act), in clause (41);
• Insertion of new Section 10A (Commencement of business, etc.);
• Amendment of Section 12 – (Insertion of sub-section 9, physical verification of registered
address);
• Amendment of Section 14 – [(sub-section (1) conversion of a public company into a private
approved by the Central Government on a prescribed form)], sub-section (2) for the word
“Tribunal” the words “Central Government” shall be substituted;
• Amendment of Section 26 – (in sub-sections (4), (5) & (6) for the word “registration”, the
word “filing” shall be substituted, sub-section (7) shall be omitted ;
• Amendment of Section 29 – (i) (in sub-section (1) in clause (b) the word “public” shall be
omitted, (ii) after sub-section (1) a new sub-section (1A) shall be inserted;
• Amendment of Section 35 – in sub-section (2) in clause (c);
• Amendment of Section 53 – for sub-section (3);
• Amendment of Section 64 – for sub-section (2);
• Amendment of Section 77 – in sub-section (1), in clause (a) and clause (b);
• Amendment of Section 86 – of the principal Act shall be numbered as sub-section (1) thereof
and after sub-section (1) as so numbered, the following sub-section is inserted, namely-sub-
section (2);
• Substitution of new section for Section 87 – (Rectification by Central Government in Register
of Charges;
• Amendment of Section 90 – (i) after sub-section (4), the following sub-section shall be
inserted namely: (4A), (ii) for sub-section (9), (iii) after sub-section (9) as so substituted,
the following sub-section shall be inserted namely: sub-section (9A), (iv) in sub-section
(11);
• Amendment of Section 92 – sub-section (5);
• Amendment of Section 105 – sub-section (3);
• Amendment of Section 117 – for sub-section (2);
• Amendment of Section 121 – sub-section (3);
• Amendment of Section 132 – (a) after sub-section (1) following sub-section is inserted
namely (1A), (b) after sub-section (3) sub-section (3A) and (3B) are inserted, (c) sub-
section (4) in clause (c) for sub-clause (B);
• Amendment of Section 135 (a) in sub-section (5), after sub-section (5), the following sub-
sections shall be inserted sub-section (6), sub-section (7) and sub-section (8);
• Amendment of Section 137;
• Amendment of Section 140 – for sub-section (3);
• Amendment of sub-section 157 – for sub-section (2);
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• Substitution of new Section for Section 159 – (Penalty for default of certain provisions);
• Amendment of Section 164 in sub-section (1), after clause (h);
• Amendment of Section 165 – sub-section(6);
• Amendment of section 191 – for sub-section (5);
• Amendment of Section 197 – (a) sub-section (7) shall be omitted, (b) for sub-section (15);
• Amendment of Section 203 – in sub-section (5);
• Amendment of Section 212 – in sub-section (8), sub-section (9), sub-section (10), after
sub-section (14) sub-section (14A) shall be inserted;
• Amendment of Section 238 – in sub-section (3);
• Amendment of Section 241 – in sub-section (2), after sub-section (2) sub-section (3), sub-
section (4) and sub-section (5) shall be inserted;
• Amendment of Section 242 – after sub-section (4) sub-section (4A) shall be inserted;
• Amendment of Section 243 – (a) after sub-section (1) sub-sections (1A) and (1B) are
inserted, (b) in sub-section (2);
• Amendment of Section 248 – in sub-section (1) in clause (c) and after clause (c);
• Amendment of Section 272 – in sub-section (3);
• Amendment of Section 398 – in sub-section (1) in clause (f);
• Amendment of Section 441 – in sub-section (1), in clause (b), for sub-section (6);
• Amendment of Section 446 B;
• Amendment of Section 447 – in the provision, for the words “twenty lakh rupees”, the
words “fifty lakh rupees” shall be substituted;
• Amendment of Section 454 – in sub-section (3), in sub-section (4) in sub-section (8) in
clause (i) in clause (ii);
• Insertion of new Section 454 A – (Penalty for repeated default).
2. To improve the grasp and understanding of the subject-matter, more questions like – 104 Test
Question and 62 Practical Problems (with Hints and Solutions) have been updated.
3. The Book explodes the myth that law is a difficult and dry subject. Even a lay or general reader
who wishes to know the broad principles of Business Law will find the book interesting and
lively. Care has been taken to see that the reader at the primary stage of his study does not find
himself lost in the quagmire of legal jargon and in the niceties of legal concepts and interpretations.
4. New typography of the book makes the book strain-free and reader friendly.
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FEATURES OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
1. The new Companies Act, 2013 effective from 01.04.2014 has dispensed with the prior approval of the Central
Government on most of the matters of companies which have now been left to be decided by the Boards of Directors
of companies and/or the shareholders. The objective is promotion of a legal framework of responsible self-regulation
in the corporate sector.
2. The urgent need for in preventing serious irregularities auditing job which came to light in the country in the recent
past is reflected in the elaboration of the functions of statutory Auditors in the new Companies Act. Further, there
is threat of punishment with imprisonment of one year and hefty fine in case as Auditor has contravened any of the
provisions knowingly or willfully with the intention to deceive the stakeholders.
3. The new Companies Act, 2013 has introduced the concept of key managerial personnel which comprises of Chief
Executive Officer (CEO), Company Secretary and the Chief Financial Officer. The rules provide that it is mandatory
for every company having paid-up share capital of ten crores of rupees or more to have whole-time key managerial
personnel, which only goes to give statutory backing to the position generally prevalent in the corporate sector.
4. Under the new Companies Act, 2013, the composition of the Board of certain class or classes of companies shall at
least include one woman Director. This provision will be applicable to all listed companies and also to certain big
public companies.
5. The Companies Act, 2013 has now made it compulsory to have one-third of the Board as Independent Directors for
listed companies and also to certain big public companies.
6. The new Companies Act, 2013 provides for constitution of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee of
the Board to formulate the CSR policy for undertaking the activities specified, in large companies of the size
prescribed. Such companies are required to spend at least two per cent of their profits in every financial year. The
shortfall if any, in spending the amount having to be disclosed in the Board’s report with the reason for not spending
the amount. There is the need for big companies to extend some help to the community in which they function and
prosper.
7. The secretarial audit report provided in respect of listed companies to be annexed to the Board’s Report, given by
a company secretary will help in improving the compliance by the companies.
8. A new category of company introduced by the Companies Act, 2013 namely One Person Company limited will be
private limited in nature. This category will enable sole proprietorships to convert themselves into one person
companies and to derive the benefits of incorporation under the Companies Act, 2013.
9. The law of acceptance of deposits by companies has been rationalized with the predominant objective being to
protect the interest of several depositors. The latter objective is proposed to be achieved by making it mandatory for
companies accepting deposits to give the depositors insurance cover with guaranteed recovery of deposit upto Rs.
20,000 per depositor in case of default. The companies are also required to create a charge on the assets of the
company in favour of depositors as security for the repayments of balance money, if any. The Companies Act, 2013
restricts the option to invite deposits from public to fairly big public companies like companies having net worth of
rupee one hundred crores or turnover of rupees five hundred crores while all companies, public or private, are
allowed to accept deposits upto 10% from their members.
10. Transaction with related parties are subjected to greater disclosure.
11. The procedure regarding managerial remuneration in the new Companies Act, 2013 continue to be the same as it
was under the previous Companies Act, 1956 and the same will be governed by the provisions of Schedule V which
gives the freedom to companies making profits to fix remuneration up to 5% or 10% of net profits, as the case may
be, and in respect of companies having no or inadequate profits, to fix remuneration on the basis of the scale of
remuneration given depending on the effective capital of such a company. With the graded scale of remuneration
having been composed in a manner to suit the current trends and in a liberal way, it is expected that there may be
fewer occasions for companies to seek the prior approval of Government for managerial remuneration.
12. The Companies Act, 2013 has included Nidhis which are small public companies formed to promote the habit of
thrift amongst its member. These will be founded to be, valued to the community in cities and towns.
Syllabus
UNIT – I
To cultivate understanding of the various Trade Laws of Land – with an expert knowledge of
Indian Contract Act, Sale of Goods Act. To provide comprehensive understanding of rights, duties
and responsibilities of the parties entering into business dealings Commercial Law – Introduction
– Meaning – Objectives – Sources – origin – (custom-law of England – Equity precedents nature of
law) Indian Contract Act,1872 – Contract – Definition – Obligation – Nature and Kinds of
Contract – Elements of a Valid Contract – Formation of Contract.
UNIT – II
Agreement – Contingent Contract, Quasi Contract – Types of contingent contract – Performance of
a Contract, Discharge of a Contract – by performance mutual consent, by impossibility, by
contract, by breach – Remedies for breach of Contract.
UNIT – III
Contract of Indemnity – Introduction – Rights of indemnity holder and indemnifier – Guarantee –
Definition, features, types, Revocation – Bailment – pledge. Hypothecation – Charge mortgage –
Meaning and definitions.
UNIT – IV
Agency – creation of Agency – Kinds of Agent – Rights and Duties of Principal and Agent –
Relation of Principal and third parties – Termination of Agency.
UN1T – V
Sale of Goods Act 1930 – Definition of Sale and Agreement to sell – Conditions and Warranties
– Transfer of property – Transfer of title – performance – Remedies for breach – Unpaid Seller –
Rights of unpaid sale – Auction sale – Rules relating to delivery of goods.
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Objects
1. To gain expert knowledge in the principles and practice of law relating to Business activities.
2. To have the basic knowledge of law governing business.
3. To know law relating to agency business.
4. To gain knowledge about different aspects of goods.
5. To create awareness about e-commercial law.
UNIT – I
Introduction – Definition, Nature and Scope of Mercantile Law – Law and Society – Growth and
sources of Mercantile Law – Nature and Kinds of Contracts – Agreement – Offer and Acceptance –
Consideration – Capacity of Parties – Free Consent – Legality of Object and Consideration – Contingent
Contacts – Quasi Contracts.
UNIT – II
Performance of Contracts – Discharge of Contacts – Remedies for breach including Specific Performance
– Indemnity and Guarantee – Bailment and Pledge.
UNIT – III
Law of Agency – Definition of Agent and Principal – Distinction between an Agent and a Servant –
Creation of Agency – Classification of Agents – Sub Agents – Distinction between a Sub Agent and a
Substituted Agent – Powers of Duties of Agent and Principal – Termination of Agency.
UNIT – IV
Sales of Good Act – Definition of Contract of Sale – Essentials of a Contract of Sale – Goods –
Classification of Goods – Distinction between Sale and Agreement to sell – Document of Title to Goods
– Price – Definition of Condition and Warranty – Distinction between Condition and Warranty –
Implied Conditions in a Contract of Sale – Implied Warranties – Delivery of Goods – Rules Regarding
delivery of goods – Acceptance of delivery – Rights of an unpaid seller.
UNIT – V
Law relating to Information Technology (Cyber Laws) – Need for Separate Cyber Law – Problems of
Electronic Communication – Cyber Laws in India – Information Technology Act, 2000 – Extend and
Applicability – Electronic Signature – Rules pertaining to Digital Signature – Attribution of Electronic
Records – Regulation of certifying authorities – Appointment of Controller and other officers – Functions
of the Controller – License for issuing Electronic Signature Certificates.
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