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Concept of Dissolution of Partnership Firm

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  • Modes of Dissolution of Firm
Maharashtra State Board: Class 12

Definition: Dissolution of Partnership Firm

  • Indian Partnership Act 1932, Sec. 39, provides that, "The dissolution of the partnership between all the partners of a firm is called the dissolution of a firm."
  • "The act of process of ending an official organization or legal agreement."
  • "The dissolution of partnership firm indicates the discontinuance function as a firm."
CBSE: Class 12
Maharashtra State Board: Class 12
CISCE: Class 12

Key Points: Dissolution of Partnership Firm

  • Dissolution of a partnership firm means a change in the agreement; the business may continue. Dissolution of a firm means complete closure of business (Sec. 39).
  • After the firm's dissolution, assets are sold, liabilities are paid, and the remaining balance is shared among partners.
  • Modes of dissolution: Without Court Order and By Court Order.
  • Without Court: Occurs by mutual agreement, partner insolvency, unlawful business, expiry of term, completion of venture, or notice if the partnership is at will.
  • By Court: Happens if a partner is of unsound mind, permanently disabled, guilty of misconduct, breaches the agreement, the firm runs at a loss, or if the court finds it just and fair.

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