Question

X, a married woman, agreed to live in adultery with B and also agreed to serve him as his housekeeper. In return, B agreed to pay X ₹500 per month for living in adultery and ₹500 per month for housekeeping. The agreement is

विकल्प

• Valid

• Void

• Void as to the first object but valid with respect to the second object 

• Unlawful as being opposed to public policy

Answer 1

Unlawful as being opposed to public policy

Explanation:

According to the Section 23 of Indian Contract Act which defines consideration or object of an agreement is lawful, unless it is forbidden by law or is of such a nature that, if permitted, it would defeat the provisions of any law, or is fraudulent, or involves or implies, injury to the person or property of another, or the court regards it as immoral, or opposed to public policy.

Answer 2

Option "Unlawful as being opposed to public policy" is correct as it is unlawful. Agreement 2(e):-Every promise and set of promises forming the consideration for each other. In short, agreement = offer + acceptance. There must be a "lawful offer" and a "lawful acceptance" of the offer, thus resulting in an agreement.