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'A', a married woman agreed to live in adultery with 'B' and also agreed to serve him as his house…

Under Sections 23 and 24 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, where a single indivisible consideration (here, Rs. 15,000 per month) is promised for two objects that cannot be…

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'A', a married woman agreed to live in adultery with 'B' and also agreed to serve him as his house keeper. In return, 'B' agreed to pay 'A' ₹ 15,000/- per month. The agreement with reference to Indian Contract Act, 1872 is :

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Under Sections 23 and 24 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, where a single indivisible consideration (here, Rs. 15,000 per month) is promised for two objects that cannot be severed—one lawful (serving as a housekeeper) and the other immoral (living in adultery)—the entire agreement is void.

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