November 1, 2026

Section 5. Partnership Not Created by Status – The Indian Partnership Act, 1932

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5. Partnership not created by status

The relation of partnership arises from contract and not from status; and, in particular, the members of a Hindu undivided family carrying on a family business as such, or a Burmese Buddhist husband and wife carrying on business as such are not partners in such business.