The Sleeping Partner Partnership Deed is essential for businesses in India seeking to formalize arrangements where certain partners contribute capital but remain uninvolved in day-to-day operations. This document type is particularly relevant when establishing partnerships under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, where investors wish to limit their involvement to financial investment while protecting their interests. The deed carefully delineates the roles, rights, and responsibilities of both active and sleeping partners, covering crucial aspects such as capital contribution, profit sharing, management restrictions, and liability limitations. It's commonly used in family businesses, professional services firms, and various commercial ventures where passive investment is desired. The document must comply with Indian partnership law requirements while providing adequate protection for both active and sleeping partners' interests.

1. Parties: Details of all partners including the sleeping partner(s) and active partner(s), with their complete names, addresses, and status

2. Background: Context of the partnership formation, including business purpose and relationship between partners

3. Definitions: Key terms used in the deed including 'Sleeping Partner', 'Active Partner', 'Business', 'Capital Contribution'

4. Partnership Terms: Duration of partnership, business name, principal place of business

5. Capital Contribution: Details of initial capital contribution by each partner, including the sleeping partner's investment

6. Profit and Loss Sharing: Ratio and method of distributing profits and losses among partners

7. Rights and Duties of Active Partners: Management rights and responsibilities of active partners in daily operations

8. Rights and Limitations of Sleeping Partner: Clear outline of sleeping partner's rights and explicit limitations on involvement in management

9. Banking and Financial Arrangements: Details of bank accounts, signing authorities, and financial management protocols

10. Accounts and Audit: Procedures for maintaining accounts, audit requirements, and access to financial information

11. Restrictions on Partners: Non-compete and confidentiality obligations

12. Dissolution and Termination: Circumstances and procedures for partnership dissolution

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Applicable law and courts having jurisdiction

14. Dispute Resolution: Process for resolving disputes between partners