Partnership registration

AnPower to file case in a Court by a partner against the firm or other co-partners If any dispute arises among the partners or between a partner and the firm or between a partner and ex-partners, and the dispute is based upon the rights arising from contract (i.e. partnership deed) or upon the rights conferred by the Partnership Act, then a partner of a registered firm can always file a case in the court. This power is not available to the partner of an unregistered firm. However, a criminal proceeding can be brought by a partner of an unregistered firm against the other partner(s). Thus, if a partner steals the property of the firm or puts fire to the buildings of the firm, any partner can prosecute him for the same. 2. Power to file case in Court by firm against 3rd parties The partners of a registered firm can always file a case in the court (if required), to enforce any right arising from contract e.g. for the recovery of the price of goods supplied. This power is not available to the partners of an unregistered firm (except in case of criminal proceeding). It should however be noted that although an unregistered firm cannot file case against 3rd party, the 3rd party always has the power to file a case against both registered as well as unregistered firm.