Multiple choice

The test of good faith as provided under Section 33(1) of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 requires the following:

  1. That the expulsion must be in the interest of the partnership.

  2. That the partner to be expelled is served with a notice.

  3. That he is given an opportunity of being heard.

  4. All of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Section 33(1) of the Indian Partnership Act requires that expulsion must be in good faith. Courts interpret this to mean: (1) expulsion must genuinely benefit the partnership, (2) the expelled partner must receive proper notice, and (3) they must get a fair hearing. Since all three requirements are part of the good faith test, option D is correct.

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