Section10
The Indian Partnership Act, 1932

Duty to indemnify for loss caused by fraud

In force Act 9 of 1932 As on 15 Oct 2026

Act 9 of 1932 Ministry Corporate Affairs Enacted 08 Apr 1932

Commencement. 1932-10-01 (except section 69) 1933-10-01

Section 10 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 deals with duty to indemnify for loss caused by fraud. Every partner shall indemnify the firm for any loss caused to it by his fraud in the conduct of the business of the firm. The Act was enacted on 08 Apr 1932.

Every partner shall indemnify the firm for any loss caused to it by his fraud in the conduct of the business of the firm.

Section 10, The Indian Partnership Act, 1932 (Act 9 of 1932).

Questions about Section 10

What does Section 10 of the Indian Partnership Act deal with?

Section 10 of the Indian Partnership Act is headed "Duty to indemnify for loss caused by fraud". Every partner shall indemnify the firm for any loss caused to it by his fraud in the conduct of the business of the firm.

How do I find court cases under Section 10 of the Indian Partnership Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Partnership Act 10, section 10 Partnership Act, section 10 of the Indian Partnership Act. People searching for it also type indian partnership act 1932 section 10. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was Section 10 of the Indian Partnership Act enacted?

Section 10 of the Indian Partnership Act, cited as Partnership Act 10, was enacted on 08 Apr 1932 as Act 9 of 1932. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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