Elective Legal Aspects of Business and Technology
Legal Aspects of Business and Technology notes
10 chapter notes, in syllabus order. Each starts with the key points.
Unit 1
Business Law Basics: Sources, Types & Legal FrameworksUnit 1 of Legal Aspects of Business and Technology explores the foundational principles of business law, including its definitions, sources, classifications, and key legal frameworks in Nepal and globally, with real-world applications in e-commerce, banking, and corporate governance.22 min readUnit 2
Law of Contract: Essentials, Formation, Breach & RemediesUnit 2 of Legal Aspects of Business and Technology explores the foundational principles of contract law in Nepal, covering essential elements, formation processes, types of contracts, breach consequences, and remedies under the Contract Act 2074 and Nepalese jurisprudence, with real-world applications in business and t14 min readUnit 3
Sale of Goods: Contracts, Rights, Risks & DisputesUnit 3 of Legal Aspects of Business and Technology covers the legal framework governing the sale of goods in Nepal, including essential definitions, formation of sales contracts, rights and duties of buyers/sellers, implied conditions, risk transfer, and remedies for breach. It also explores special sales (hire-purchas10 min readUnit 4
Agency: Creation, Authority, Liability & TerminationUnit 4 of Legal Aspects of Business and Technology explores the legal framework of agency relationships in Nepal, covering principal-agent dynamics, types of authority, fiduciary duties, termination rules, and real-world applications in Nepali businesses like Daraz, Nabil Bank, and Pathao.11 min readUnit 5
Negotiable Instruments: Bills, Checks, Promissory Notes & Legal RulesUnit 5 of Legal Aspects of Business and Technology covers negotiable instruments—legal documents like bills of exchange, promissory notes, and checks—how they transfer value, their legal protections under Nepal’s Negotiable Instruments Act 2048, and real-world applications in banking, trade, and e-commerce.14 min readUnit 6
Company Law in Nepal: Formation, Types, Governance & ComplianceUnit 6 of Legal Aspects of Business and Technology explores Nepal’s Company Act 2063, covering company formation, types (private/public), governance structures, shareholder rights, compliance requirements, and real-world cases like Nabil Bank and Chaudhary Group.14 min readUnit 7
Consumer Rights, Laws & Protection in NepalUnit 7 of Legal Aspects of Business and Technology explores Nepal’s Consumer Protection Act 2075, key rights of consumers, mechanisms for redressal, and real-world applications of consumer law in Nepali businesses like eSewa, Daraz, and Nabil Bank.10 min readUnit 8
Intellectual Property: Rights, Types & Protection in BusinessUnit 8 of Legal Aspects of Business and Technology explores the legal framework of intellectual property (IP), its types (copyrights, patents, trademarks, trade secrets), registration processes in Nepal, and real-world applications in Nepali and global businesses like Daraz, Nabil Bank, and Himalayan Java.16 min readUnit 9
E-Transactions Act: Digital Contracts, Signatures & Legal ValidityUnit 9 of Legal Aspects of Business and Technology explores Nepal’s Electronic Transactions Act 2063, covering digital contracts, e-signatures, cybersecurity, and legal recognition of electronic records—critical for e-commerce, banking, and online governance.5 min readUnit 10
Cyber Law & Data Privacy: Acts, Crimes, Rights & ComplianceUnit 10 of Legal Aspects of Business and Technology covers Nepal’s Electronic Transactions Act 2063, Cyber Security Act 2075, and Data Privacy Laws, explaining cybercrimes (hacking, fraud, identity theft), user rights (privacy, anonymity), and compliance for businesses (KYC, GDPR-like rules). Includes real-world cases 11 min read