Helper Girdharbhai v. Saiyed Mohmad Mir Qadri
AIR 1987 SC 1782 · Supreme Court of India
Whether a person is a partner or a servant depends on the real agreement, including profit-sharing and control, not on nomenclature.
Unit V · Law of Contract – II
Dissolution of firm and limited liability partnership
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Partnership Act, 1932 | 39–55 | Dissolution of a firm and its consequences |
| Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 | 3–4 | Limited liability partnership to be a body corporate |
| Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 | 26–27 | Partners of an LLP and their relationship |
| Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 | 28 | Extent of liability of limited liability partnership |
Landmark cases
CIT v. Kalu Babu Lal Chand
AIR 1959 SC 1289 · Supreme Court of India
A partnership that is genuine and not a mere device will be recognised for legal and fiscal purposes.