Question

The principle is to be applied to the given facts and to choose the most appropriate option:

Principle: Every agreement, of which the object or consideration is opposed to public policy, is void. An agreement that has the tendency to injure public interest or public welfare is one against public policy. What constitutes an injury to public interest or public welfare would d epend upon the times and the circumstances.

Facts: ‘A’ promises to obtain for ‘B’ employment in the public service, and ‘B’ promises to pay rupees 5,00,000/­ to ‘A’.

विकल्प

• The agreement is valid, as it is a contract between two parties w ith their free consent.

• The agreement is void because rupees 5,00,000/­ is excessive.

• The agreement is void, as the object and consideration for it are opposed to public policy.

• The agreement is valid, as it is with consideration for public service.

Answer 1

The agreement is void, as the object and consideration for it are opposed to public policy.