Extension and restriction of partner’s implied authority
Commencement. 1932-10-01 (except section 69) 1933-10-01
Section 20 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 deals with extension and restriction of partner’s implied authority. The partners in a firm may, by contract between the partners, extend or restrict the implied authority of any partner. The Act was enacted on 08 Apr 1932.
The partners in a firm may, by contract between the partners, extend or restrict the implied authority of any partner.
Notwithstanding any such restriction, any act done by a partner on behalf of the firm which falls within his implied authority binds the firm, unless the person with whom he is dealing knows of the restriction or does not know or believe that partner to be a partner.
Section 20, The Indian Partnership Act, 1932 (Act 9 of 1932).
Questions about Section 20
What does Section 20 of the Indian Partnership Act deal with?
Section 20 of the Indian Partnership Act is headed "Extension and restriction of partner’s implied authority". The partners in a firm may, by contract between the partners, extend or restrict the implied authority of any partner.
How do I find court cases under Section 20 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 20, section 20 Partnership Act, section 20 of the Indian Partnership Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When was Section 20 of the Indian Partnership Act enacted?
Section 20 of the Indian Partnership Act, cited as Partnership Act 20, 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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