Under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, which statements are false?
A. Partners have no duty to carry on business to the greatest common advantage.
B. In the absence of a contrary contract, interest on subscribed capital is payable even when there are no profits.
C. If the business continues using an outgoing partner’s share without final settlement, and no contrary contract applies, that partner may opt for attributable subsequent profits or 6% annual interest on the share, subject to section 37.
D. A majority may expel a partner without any contractual power and without acting in good faith.
A, B, D only
A, B and D are false. Section 9 requires the greatest common advantage; under section 13(c), subject to contract, capital interest is payable only out of profits. Section 33 allows a majority expulsion only under a contractual power exercised in good faith. C states the qualified option in section 37: attributable profits or 6% annual interest when the outgoing share remains in use without settlement, absent a contrary agreement.
| List - I | List - II |
|---|---|
| (a) Mutual Rights and Liabilities of Partners | (i) Section 34 of Partnership Act |
| (b) Dissolution of Partnership | (ii) Section 13 of Partnership Act |
| (c) Retirement of a Partner | (iii) Section 39 of Partnership Act |
| (d) Insolvency of a Partner | (iv) Section 32 of Partnership Act |
Which one of the following statements is True' in partnership?