The Indian Partnership Act, 1932 · VI — DISSOLUTION OF A FIRM

Section 54. Agreements in restraint of trade

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

54. Agreements in restraint of trade. —Partners may, upon or in anticipation of the dissolution of the firm, make an agreement that some or all of them will not carry on a business similar to that of the firm within a specified period or within specified local limits; and notwithstanding anything contained in section 27 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 (9 of 1872), such agreement shall be valid if the restrictions imposed are reasonable.

Source: India Code