The Querist along with one of his close friend had started their partnership firm, whereby a partnership deed was prepared and was executed, but was not registered. The partnership deed was not carrying the pre-requisite clauses which are inevitable and necessary for any partnership. The duo were also not having proper registrations with their respective State’s Shops & Establishment Act and were running their partnership in a most unprofessional manner. There arose a dispute between the partners of the unregistered partnership firm and one of the vendors, with respect to a claim. As per the law, the partners of the unregistered partnership cannot file a case and/or sue someone, except in case of criminal proceedings.