The Court may order a partnership firm to be dissolved under Section 44 of the Act in which of the following scenarios?
- AWhen the business of the firm becomes illegal
- BOn the death of a partner
- CWhen a partner becomes permanently insane
- DOn the expiry of the pre-determined term of the partnership
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932:Compulsory Dissolution (Section 41): Happens when the business becomes illegal.Dissolution on Happening of Contingencies (Section 42): Happens on the death of a partner or expiry of the term.Dissolution by the Court (Section 44): A suit can be filed by a partner, and the court can order dissolution if a partner becomes of unsound mind (insane).