Return of premium on premature dissolution
Commencement. 1932-10-01 (except section 69) 1933-10-01
Section 51 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 deals with return of premium on premature dissolution. Where a partner has paid a premium on entering into partnership for a fixed term, and the firm is dissolved before the expiration of that term otherwise than by the death of a partner, he shall be entitled to repayment of the premium or of such part thereof as may be reasonable, regard being had to The Act was enacted on 08 Apr 1932.
Where a partner has paid a premium on entering into partnership for a fixed term, and the firm is dissolved before the expiration of that term otherwise than by the death of a partner, he shall be entitled to repayment of the premium or of such part thereof as may be reasonable, regard being had to the terms upon which he became a partner and to the length of time during which he was a partner, unless--
(a) the dissolution is mainly due to his own misconduct, or
(b) the dissolution is in pursuance of an agreement containing no provision for the return of the premium or any part of it.
Section 51, The Indian Partnership Act, 1932 (Act 9 of 1932).
Questions about Section 51
What does Section 51 of the Indian Partnership Act deal with?
Section 51 of the Indian Partnership Act is headed "Return of premium on premature dissolution". Where a partner has paid a premium on entering into partnership for a fixed term, and the firm is dissolved before the expiration of that term otherwise than by the death of a partner, he shall be entitled to repayment of the premium or of such part thereof as may be reasonable, regard being had to
How do I find court cases under Section 51 of the Indian Partnership Act?
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When was Section 51 of the Indian Partnership Act enacted?
Section 51 of the Indian Partnership Act, cited as Partnership Act 51, 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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