Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Accountancy Part A

Chapter

Dissolution of Partnership Firm

Question:

In a partnership firm, partner A becomes insane. What will happen in that case?

Options:

Dissolution of Partnership of A and B

Dissolution of firm by Court

A can continue his business with just the name of B

A can continue business all alone

Correct Answer:

Dissolution of firm by Court

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2- Dissolution of firm by Court.

The Court may pass the order to dissolve the firm if any partner becomes insane. 

At the suit of a partner, the court may order a partnership firm to be dissolved on any of the following grounds:

(a) when a partner becomes insane;

(b) when a partner becomes permanently incapable of performing his duties as a partner;

(c) when a partner is guilty of misconduct which is likely to adversely affect the business of the firm;

(d) when a partner persistently commits breach of partnership agreement;

(e) when a partner has transferred the whole of his interest in the firm to a third party;

(f) when the business of the firm cannot be carried on except at a loss; or

(g) when, on any ground, the court regards dissolution to be just and equitable.