The Supreme Court ruled that partners of unregistered firms cannot enforce contractual rights against each other, as per Section 69(1) of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932.

About Indian Partnership Act, 1932

• Comprehensive Law on Partnerships
  • The Act provides detailed guidelines on the formation, rights, and dissolution of partnerships.
  • It draws inspiration from the English Partnership Act, 1890.
• Applicability
  • Applicable to the entire country of India.
  • Covers all types of partnerships, except those formed for charitable purposes.
• Key Provisions of the Act
• • Specifies the mutual rights and duties of partners.
  • Includes provisions for:
    • Registration of firms.
    • Dissolution of the firm.
    • Settlement of disputes among partners.
  • Addresses the rights and liabilities of minor partners.
• Importance of the Partnership Deed
  • The partnership deed is a vital document outlining the rights and obligations of partners within the firm.

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About Partnership

• A partnership involves two or more individuals working together to run a business with the goal of earning and sharing profits.
• Partners pool their capital resources and share responsibilities to operate the business..
• Co-ownership of property does not qualify as a partnership.
• Number of Partners
  • Minimum: Two partners are required to form a partnership.
  • Maximum:
    • No limit under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932.

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