Step 1: Understanding dissolution.
Dissolution means the complete closure of a partnership firm, where business is discontinued and accounts are settled.
Step 2: Section of law.
- Section 32 → Retirement of a partner.
- Section 35 → Insolvency of a partner.
- Section 37 → Right of outgoing partner in certain cases.
- Section 39 → Defines dissolution of a firm (where partnership between all partners comes to an end).
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, dissolution of the firm is defined under **Section 39** of the Partnership Act, 1932.
Final Answer: \[ \boxed{\text{Section 39}} \]
Manav and Namit were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2. Their Balance Sheet as at 31st March 2024 was as follows:
| Liabilities | Assets | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitals: | Machinery | ₹8,00,000 | |
| Manav | ₹4,00,000 | Investments | ₹5,00,000 |
| Namit | ₹6,00,000 | Debtors | ₹12,00,000 |
| Bank Overdraft | ₹9,00,000 | Stock | ₹3,00,000 |
| Creditors | ₹10,00,000 | Cash in Hand | ₹1,00,000 |
| Total | ₹29,00,000 | Total | ₹29,00,000 |
The firm was dissolved on the above date and the following transactions took place:
[(i)] Stock was given to creditors in full settlement of their account.
[(ii)] Investments were taken over by Manav at 120% of book value.
[(iii)] Bad debts amounted to ₹ 2,00,000.
[(iv)] Machinery was realised at 50% discount.
[(v)] Realisation expenses amounted to ₹ 1,00,000 which were paid by Namit.
Prepare Realisation Account.