shouldny exceed more tha 400 words 1.companies Act,1956 a)what are the characteristics of a company?

b)distinguish between a public limited company and private limited company c)who is a promoter?Explain duties and liabilities of promoter d)what is prospectus?who are liable for misstatements in a prospectus?Explain th e extent of civil and criminal liability for such misstatements e)write short note on 'company meetings and resolutions' f)write short note on 'mergers,acquisitions and amalgamations 2.Patents ACt write short notes on a)patents of addition b)surrender of patents c)Revocation of patents d)Register of patents e)Relief for infringement f)Patent Agents g)copyright Act,1957 3.Enumerate salient features of Information technology Act,2000 4.comment a)"The study of law is not limited to learning legal rules;understanding the leg a environment of business is very necessary" b)"The development of legal rules and institutions is closely associated with hi storical and social movements"