Partner to be agent of the firm
Commencement. 1932-10-01 (except section 69) 1933-10-01
Section 18 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 deals with partner to be agent of the firm. Subject to the provisions of this Act, a partner is the agent of the firm for the purposes of the business of the firm. The Act was enacted on 08 Apr 1932.
Subject to the provisions of this Act, a partner is the agent of the firm for the purposes of the business of the firm.
Section 18, The Indian Partnership Act, 1932 (Act 9 of 1932).
Questions about Section 18
What does Section 18 of the Indian Partnership Act deal with?
Section 18 of the Indian Partnership Act is headed "Partner to be agent of the firm". Subject to the provisions of this Act, a partner is the agent of the firm for the purposes of the business of the firm.
How do I find court cases under Section 18 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 18, section 18 Partnership Act, section 18 of the Indian Partnership Act. People searching for it also type indian partnership act 1932 section 18. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When was Section 18 of the Indian Partnership Act enacted?
Section 18 of the Indian Partnership Act, cited as Partnership Act 18, 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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