Solution: Section to which the given problem relates: Section 42.
Decision and Reason: Unless agreed otherwise, the provisions of Section 42 would be applicable.
Case (a): The firm is dissolved by the expiry of the fixed term.
Case (b): The firm is dissolved, on the completion of that particular adventure for which the firm was constituted.
Case (c): The firm is dissolved on the death of a partner.
Case (d): The firm is not dissolved on 31.03.99. The firm would be dissolved on the date of order of adjudication, i.e. 30.04.99.
Case (e): The firm is not dissolved on the retirement of a partner.
Case (f) The firm is not dissolved on expulsion of a partner irrespective of the fact whether expulsion is valid or not.