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Trade License Ruling

The High Court of Calcutta has ruled that a trade license cannot be a prerequisite for registering a partnership firm of advocates, this decision has implications for law firms and advocates in India, as it clarifies the requirements for registration and practice, the ruling is significant as it affects the legal profession and how firms are established and operated

The High Court of Calcutta has made a significant ruling regarding *trade licenses* and their role in the registration of partnership firms of advocates.
- The court has affirmed that a *trade license* cannot be insisted upon as a precondition for registration.
This decision is crucial for law firms and advocates in India as it clarifies the requirements for registration and practice.

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