CA Foundation Business Laws — Sept 2026 paper analysis & Chapter-wise weightage
CA Foundation Business Laws — September 2026 paper analysis
Question 1 is compulsory; Candidates answer any four of Questions 2–6
| Question | Chapter | Topic asked | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1(a) | Indian Contract Act, 1872 | General offer, communication of acceptance, revocation and consideration from a third party | 7 |
| Q1(b) | Companies Act, 2013 | Indoor management doctrine and its exceptions | 7 |
| Q1(c)(i) | Indian Partnership Act, 1932 | Sharing of profits or receipts and whether it makes a person a partner | 3 |
| Q1(c)(ii) | Indian Partnership Act, 1932 | Partnership property and how to identify property of the firm | 3 |
| Q2(a) | Sale of Goods Act, 1930 | Sale or return; when property passes to the buyer | 7 |
| Q2(b) | Companies Act, 2013 | Disregarding separate corporate personality | 7 |
| Q2(c)(i) | Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 | Conditions for a Small LLP | 3 |
| Q2(c)(ii) | Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 | Contents of the incorporation document | 3 |
| Q3(a) | Indian Partnership Act, 1932 | Retiring partner’s dues and share in profits; revocation of continuing guarantee | 7 |
| Q3(b) | Companies Act, 2013 | Entrenchment clause in Articles of Association | 7 |
| Q3(c) | Indian Contract Act, 1872 | Appropriation of payments | 6 |
| Q4(a) | Indian Contract Act, 1872 | Anticipatory breach and damages | 7 |
| Q4(b) | Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 | Inchoate instrument; cheque compared with bill of exchange | 7 |
| Q4(c) | Indian Regulatory Framework | Ministry of Home Affairs: responsibilities and departments | 6 |
| Q5(a) | Sale of Goods Act, 1930 | Unpaid seller’s lien and resale of goods | 7 |
| Q5(b) | Indian Partnership Act, 1932 | Implied authority of a partner and authority in an emergency | 7 |
| Q5(c) | Indian Contract Act, 1872 | Wagering agreements and similar transactions that are not void | 6 |
| Q6(a) | Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 | Foreign bill, delay in presentment and compensation | 7 |
| Q6(b) | Indian Contract Act, 1872 | Choice: Exceptions to privity of contract or rules regarding consideration | 6 |
| Q6(c) | Sale of Goods Act, 1930 | Unpaid seller and remedies against the buyer | 7 |
Chapter-wise marks across all questions
A candidate needs to answer Q1 (20 marks) and any four of the remaining 5 questions making the attempted paper 100 marks.
However, for our analysis the below table includes marks of Q1) and all five optional questions, so they add up to 120 marks.
| Chapter | Marks offered |
|---|---|
| Indian Contract Act, 1872 | 32 |
| Companies Act, 2013 | 21 |
| Sale of Goods Act, 1930 | 21 |
| Indian Partnership Act, 1932 | 20 |
| Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 | 14 |
| Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 | 6 |
| Indian Regulatory Framework | 6 |
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