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Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology BBA.LL.B - B.B.A.LL.B. (Honours) SAL1951 Investment Law Syllabus

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology School of Law

SAL1951 INVESTMENT LAW
L T P Credit Total Marks
4 1 0 4 100

UNIT 1 – INTRODUCTION 18Hrs.
Meaning of Investment and Market -Nature and Risk Associated with Investment -Evolution of Investment and
Bargaining Norms – Principles of International Investment Law -International Treaties – Types of Investment Contracts-
Applicable Law – Stabilization Clauses -Renegotiation and Adaptation.

UNIT 2 – SHARES 18Hrs.
Definition and Nature – Shares and Shareholders- Stock and Shares-Certificate of Shares- Call on Shares- Lien
on Shares -Minimum Subscription – Share Capital – Issue and Allotment of Shares – Transfer and Transmission of Shares –
Debentures, Charges and Deposits- Inter-Corporate Loans and Investments.

UNIT 3 – SECURITIES CONTRACTS 18Hrs.
Basic Features of the Securities Contracts – Recognition of Stock Exchange – Derivatives – Options and Future- Listing of
Securities- Penalties and Procedure for Adjudication.

UNIT 4 – SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD (SEBI) 18Hrs.
SEBI Constitution – Powers and Functions of SEBI – Securities Appellate Tribunal – SEBI (Disclosure & Investor
Protection) Guidelines.

UNIT 5 – DEPOSITORIES ACT 18Hrs.
Salient Features – Agreement Between Depository and Participant- Registration of Transfer of Securities with
Depository-Stamp Duty on Transfer – Non-Banking Financial Institutions.
Max.85Hrs.

COURSE OUTCOME:
On completion of the course the Student will be able to
CO1: This course helps the Student to get knowledge on investment as economic activity and deal with various modes of
making investment in India.
CO2: To provide working knowledge on the various types of shares available in stock markets in India.
CO3: Acquaints Student about the value of the securities and procedures related to the securities contract.
CO4: It empathize the Student about the role of the securities boards with an overview of legal framework relating to these
concepts.
CO5: It gives the clear picture about the role of the Depositories Act and the different laws relating to modes of investment.
CO6: This Course will equip the Student with the required Professional Skills

TEXT/REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Singh,Avtar, Company Law, Eastern Book Company, Lucknow, 14th Edition, 2004.
2. Myneni, S.R., Law of Investment and Securities, Asia Law House, Hyderabad, 2nd Edition, 2006.
3. Gupta, S.N., the Banking Law in Theory and Practice, (1999) Universal, New Delhi.
4. Avdhani, V.A., Investment and Securities Market in India, Himalaya Publishing House, New Delhi, 9th Edition,
2011.
5. Taxman's, SEBI Manual, Taxman Publications, New Delhi, 15th Edition, 2010.

END SEMESTER EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
Max. Marks:100 Exam Duration: 3 Hrs.
PART A: 6 Questions to be answered out of 8 questions and each question carries 5 Marks 30 Marks
PART B: 4 questions to be answered out of 8 questions (Internal Choice) and each question carries 10 Marks 40 Marks
PART C: 2 Questions/Problems to be answered out of 4 questions/problems and each carries 15 marks 30 Marks