Multiple choice

A agrees to pay Rs. 5 lakhs to B if he (B) procures an employment for A in Income Tax Department. This agreement is

  1. void

  2. valid

  3. voidable

  4. contingent
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Explanation

Under Section 23 of the Indian Contract Act, agreements with objects that are immoral or opposed to public policy are void. Procuring a government job through payment involves corruption and is against public policy. The consideration (payment for employment) is unlawful, rendering the agreement void ab initio.

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