Multiple choice

If only a part of the consideration or object is unlawful, then the contract under Section 24 of the Indian Contract Act shall be

  1. valid

  2. voidable

  3. void

  4. illegal
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: It is not valid. Option (2) is incorrect: An agreement is not voidable, it is completely void. Option (3) is correct: Under Section 24 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, if any part of a single consideration for one or more objects, or any one or any part of any one of several considerations for a single object, is unlawful, the agreement is void. Option (4) is incorrect: The agreement is not illegal, but void.

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