November 2, 2026

Section 21. Partner’s Authority in an Emergency – The Indian Partnership Act, 1932

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21. Partner’s authority in an emergency

A partner has authority, in an emergency, to do all such acts for the purpose of protecting the firm from loss as would be done by a person of ordinary prudence, in his own case, acting under similar circumstances, and such acts bind the firm.