M.O.H. UDUMAN vs M.O.H. ASLUM

The Supreme Court held that the partnership in question is governed by the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, specifically Sections 39 and 40, as the Act was extended to Pondicherry under the Pondicherry (Laws) Regulation 7 of 1963. The Court determined that the partnership is not at will, contrary to the Trial Court's ruling, and affirmed that the respondent can seek dissolution of the partnership. The appeal was allowed, restoring the suit for trial on merits, emphasizing that the rights and remedies of the parties are regulated by the Indian Partnership Act.