LatestLicenses And Certifications 29 June 2026
Trade Licence Not Required
The Calcutta High Court has ruled that a trade licence is not required to register a partnership firm of advocates, a decision that could have significant implications for the legal profession. The court made this ruling in a case involving Arjun Chowdhury, an advocate who applied for registration of his firm as a partnership under the Indian Partnership Act.
The Calcutta High Court has made a significant ruling regarding the registration of partnership firms of advocates. *Key points* of the ruling include:
- The court held that a trade licence is not required to register a partnership firm of advocates.
- The decision is based on the Indian Partnership Act, which does not require a trade licence for registration.
- The ruling could have significant implications for the legal profession, making it easier for advocates to register their firms as partnerships.
- The case involved Arjun Chowdhury, an advocate who applied for registration of his firm as a partnership under the Indian Partnership Act.
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