51. Return of premium on premature dissolution.
Where a partner has paid a premium on entering into partnership of a fixed term, and the firm is dissolved before the expiration of that term otherwise than by the death of a partner, he shall be entitled to repayment of the premium or of such part thereof as may be reasonable, regard being had to the terms upon which he became a partner and to the length of time during which he was partner, unless,-
(a) the dissolution is mainly due to his own misconduct, or
(b) the dissolution is in pursuance of an agreement containing no provision for the return of the premium or any part of it.
- Section 43 BNS (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita) - 7th February 2026
- Section 44 BNS (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita) - 7th February 2026
- Section 45 BNS (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita) - 7th February 2026



