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Clear explanations of Indian law, written for students: concepts, provisions and the cases that shaped them.
The terms "dissolution of partnership" and "dissolution of firm" are often used interchangeably, but they refer to different concepts. The dissolution of a partnership refers to the separation of some partners from the…
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The terms "incoming partners" and "outgoing partners" are frequently used in the context of business partnerships.
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A partner is considered the agent of the firm for conducting the business of the firm. This means that all partners are bound by the actions of any one partner, just as a principal is bound by the actions of their agent…
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The mutual relations of partners in a firm arise through an agreement among them, which establishes their rights and duties. Sections 9 to 17 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, outline the provisions governing these r…
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A partnership arises from a contract and is governed primarily by the Partnership Act of 1932. Where the Partnership Act is silent on specific matters, the general provisions of the Indian Contract Act come into play. T…
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The term "apportionment" refers to the distribution or allocation of property or income in appropriate shares among claimants. In the context of Indian property law, apportionment is primarily addressed under Sections 3…
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The Transfer of Property Act, 1882, under Sections 56, 81, and 82, addresses the doctrines of marshalling and contribution. These doctrines are essential for regulating the rights and responsibilities in property transa…
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Subrogation occurs when one party, often after fulfilling the obligations of another, assumes the legal rights of the creditor against the debtor. This right can arise automatically by law or through the terms of a cont…
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Section 53 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 addresses the issue of fraudulent transfers of property. A transfer is considered fraudulent if it is made with the intent to defeat or delay creditors or if it is made w…
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In the realm of tort law, remedies are the means through which the rights of an aggrieved party are restored after a tort has been committed. The primary goal of tort remedies is to return the injured party to the posit…
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Malicious prosecution is a legal concept under the Law of Torts that protects individuals from baseless and malicious legal actions. It occurs when someone intentionally and without just cause initiates legal proceeding…
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In contemporary times, individuals highly value the protection of their bodies and property from external interference and malicious intentions. Many instances involve wrongful intrusion by one person into another’s pro…
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