# The Indian Partnership Act, 1932, Section 5: Partnership not created by status

- Act: The Indian Partnership Act, 1932 (Act 9 of 1932)
- Ministry: Ministry of Corporate Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/partnership-act/section/5/

## Text

The relation of partnership arises from contract and not from status; and, in particular, the members of a Hindu undivided family carrying on a family business as such, or a Burmese Buddhist husband and wife carrying on business as such are not partners in such business.

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