Liability of the firm for wrongful acts of a partner
Commencement. 1932-10-01 (except section 69) 1933-10-01
Section 26 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 deals with liability of the firm for wrongful acts of a partner. Where, by the wrongful act or omission of a partner acting in the ordinary course of the business of a firm, or with the authority of his partners, loss or injury is caused to any third party, or any penalty is incurred, the firm is liable therefor to the same extent as the partner. The Act was enacted on 08 Apr 1932.
Where, by the wrongful act or omission of a partner acting in the ordinary course of the business of a firm, or with the authority of his partners, loss or injury is caused to any third party, or any penalty is incurred, the firm is liable therefor to the same extent as the partner.
Section 26, The Indian Partnership Act, 1932 (Act 9 of 1932).
Questions about Section 26
What does Section 26 of the Indian Partnership Act deal with?
Section 26 of the Indian Partnership Act is headed "Liability of the firm for wrongful acts of a partner". Where, by the wrongful act or omission of a partner acting in the ordinary course of the business of a firm, or with the authority of his partners, loss or injury is caused to any third party, or any penalty is incurred, the firm is liable therefor to the same extent as the partner.
How do I find court cases under Section 26 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 26, section 26 Partnership Act, section 26 of the Indian Partnership Act. People searching for it also type indian partnership act 1932 section 26. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When was Section 26 of the Indian Partnership Act enacted?
Section 26 of the Indian Partnership Act, cited as Partnership Act 26, 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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