Question : Which of the following statements is true?
Option 1: a minor cannot be admitted as a partner
Option 2: a minor can be admitted as a partner, only to the benefit of the partnership
Option 3: a minor can be admitted as a partner but his rights and liabilities are same of adult partners
Option 4: None of the above
Correct Answer: a minor can be admitted as a partner, only to the benefit of the partnership
Solution :
As per the Partnership Act, 1932, a minor can not be a partner to the firm, but he/she can be admitted as a partner, only to the benefit of the partnership.
Hence, the correct option is 2.