Application of provisions of Act 9 of 1872
Commencement. 1932-10-01 (except section 69) 1933-10-01
Section 3 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 deals with application of provisions of Act 9 of 1872. The unrepealed provisions of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 (9 of 1872), save in so far as they are inconsistent with the express provisions of this Act, shall continue to apply to firms. The Act was enacted on 08 Apr 1932.
The unrepealed provisions of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 (9 of 1872), save in so far as they are inconsistent with the express provisions of this Act, shall continue to apply to firms.
Section 3, The Indian Partnership Act, 1932 (Act 9 of 1932).
Questions about Section 3
What does Section 3 of the Indian Partnership Act deal with?
Section 3 of the Indian Partnership Act is headed "Application of provisions of Act 9 of 1872". The unrepealed provisions of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 (9 of 1872), save in so far as they are inconsistent with the express provisions of this Act, shall continue to apply to firms.
How do I find court cases under Section 3 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 3, section 3 Partnership Act, section 3 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 3 of the Indian Partnership Act enacted?
Section 3 of the Indian Partnership Act, cited as Partnership Act 3, 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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