In which Supreme Court decision did the Court describe the firm name as shorthand for its partners when…
The Supreme Court attributed this description of a firm name to Murli Dhar v Chuni Lal in its later decision in Madras Bangalore Transport. One original partner remained in…
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In which Supreme Court decision did the Court describe the firm name as shorthand for its partners when rejecting a subletting claim involving a new firm with a common partner?
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Correct answer A
The Supreme Court attributed this description of a firm name to Murli Dhar v Chuni Lal in its later decision in Madras Bangalore Transport.
One original partner remained in occupation. The new firm’s occupation on those facts did not by itself establish subletting.
Option feedback
Option A
The Court reasoned that the firm name describes its partners and that one of the original tenants remained in occupation.
Option B
Tirath Ram Gupta addresses alleged subletting before the relevant rent legislation applied in Chandigarh.
Option C
Anant Ram addresses restoration of an amenity under East Punjab rent legislation.
Option D
Brijendra Nath Bhargava addresses material alterations to leased premises.
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