BUSINESS LAW KARNATAKA BBA 6th Semester

Syllabus

BBA 6.1

Business Law

Module 1: Indian Contract Act, 1872                                          [16 Hours]

Introduction – Definition of Contract, Essentials of Valid Contract, Offer and Acceptance, Consideration, Contractual Capacity, Free Consent. Classification of Contract, Discharge of a Contract, Breach of Contract and Remedies to Breach of Contract.

Module 2: The Sale of Goods Act, 1930                                      [12 Hours]

Introduction - Definition of Contract of Sale, Essentials of Contract of Sale, Conditions and Warranties, Transfer of Ownership in Goods Including Sale by a Non- Owner and Exceptions. Performance of Contract of Sale - Unpaid Seller, Rights of An Unpaid Seller Against the Goods and Against the Buyer.

Module 3: Negotiable Instruments Act 1881                               [12 Hours]

Introduction – Meaning and Definition of Negotiable Instruments – Characteristics of Negotiable Instruments – Kinds of Negotiable Instruments – Promissory Note, Bills of Exchange and Cheques (Meaning, Characteristics and Types) – Parties to Negotiable Instruments –Dishonour of Negotiable Instruments – Notice of Dishonour – Noting and Protesting.

Module 4: Consumer Protection Act 1986                                  [08 Hours]

Definitions of the Terms – Consumer, Consumer Dispute, Defect, Deficiency, Unfair Trade Practices, and Services, Rights of Consumer Under the Act, Consumer Redressal Agencies – District Forum, State Commission and National Commission.

Module 5: Environment Protection Act 1986                              [08 Hours]

Introduction - Objectives of the Act, Definitions of Important Terms – Environment, Environment Pollutant, Environment Pollution, Hazardous Substance and Occupier, Types of Pollution, Powers of Central Government to Protect Environment in India.