Question

Where a partner of a firm has become of unsound mind, the suit for dissolution may be brought by:

• A. Himself
• B. A friend of that partner
• C. A relative of that partner
• D. Both B and C

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both B and C

Section 44 of the Indian Partnership Act states that when a partner becomes of unsound mind,suit for dissolution can be brought by other partner, a friend of that partner and by a relative of that partner. Unsoundness of a partner can be ground for dissolution of firm.