Munaf, a sole proprietor, engaged in the business of selling cooking oil to wholesalers agreed to admit Lari in his business on the following terms:

That Lari shall not bring any capital and shall not be liable for any losses of the firm. However, he shall be entitled to receive Rs. 150,000 on introducing any new client to the business, share 40% of the profits and have the right to exercise all the powers of a partner in the firm.

Analyse the above situation and advise whether a partnership is constituted between Munaf and Lari under the provisions of the Partnership Act, 1932.

Meher, Abid, Rani and Azra were partners in Abid Associates, a firm of town planners and consultants. Bari Builders supply goods to Abid Associates on credit. Abid died on 5 January 2021. Meher, Rani and Azra decided to continue the business in the old firm's name. However, neither the surviving partners nor the representative of Abid gave public notice to this effect.

Due to insolvency of a major client, Abid Associates was facing difficulty in making payment to Bari Builders. When Bari Builders investigated the matter, they came to know about the death of Abid. They have now filed suits for the recovery of outstanding balance, severally against Abid's estate and Meher, as the credit was extended on the faith of Abid and Meher.

In view of the provisions of the Partnership Act, 1932 explain whether Bari Builders are justified in filing the above suits and would they succeed in recovering the outstanding amo