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Partnership Act, 1932

PRESENTATION

Submitted by:
Narain Hari 100106810 Sanapala Srikanth 100106298

INTRODUCTION
The Indian Partnership Act, 1932 is an act enacted by the Parliament of India to regulate partnership firms in India. It received the assent of the Governor-General on 8 April 1932 and came into force on 1 October 1932. Before the enactment of this act, partnerships were governed by the provisions of the Indian Contract Act.

PARTNERSHIP
PARTNERSHIP IS THE RELATION BETWEEN TWO OR MORE PERSONS WHO HAVE AGREED TO SHARE THE PROFITS OF A BUSINESS CARRIED ON BY ALL OR ANY OF THEM ACTING FOR ALL.

Thus, Partnership is the name of legal relationship between/among persons who have entered in to the contract. One of the forms in which business can be carried on where two or more persons join together to form the partnership and run the business.

Essential elements of Partnership

Two or more persons

Sharing of profit

An agreement

Business

CHARACTERISTICS OF PARTNERSHIP
A partnership firm has the following characteristics: 1. Two or more members 2. Unlimited liability 3. Voluntary registration 4. No separate legal existence 5. Restriction on transfer of interest: 6. Based on agreement 7. Partners are competent to contract 8. Partnership may be only for lawful business.

Kind Of Partners
Active partner

Sleeping partner
Partner for profit Sub-partner Partner by Estoppel Minor partner

Advantages of partnership
Better decisions Flexibility in operations Sharing risks Benefits of specialization Protection of interest of each partner

Disadvantages of partnership
Unlimited liability Uncertain life No transferability of share Lack of harmony Limited capital

Partnership Deed
A Partnership Deed should contain the following clause:

Nature of business Duration of partnership Name of the firm Capital Share of partners in profits and losses Bank Account firm Books of account Powers of partners Retirement and expulsion of partners Death of partner Dissolution of firm Settlement of disputes

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