November 1, 2026

Section 54. Agreements in Restraint of Trade – The Indian Partnership Act, 1932

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54. Agreements in restraint of trade

Partners may, upon or in anticipation of the dissolution of the firm, make an agreement that some or all of them will not carry on a business similar to that of the firm within a specified period or within specified local limits; and notwithstanding anything contained in section 27 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 (9 of 1872), such agreement shall be valid if the restrictions imposed are reasonable.