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A promises to obtain public employment for B; B promises to pay A Rs. 1,000. Under the Indian Contract…

The promise to procure public employment in exchange for payment has an unlawful object under section 23 illustration (f). The agreement is void because it involves selling…

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A promises to obtain public employment for B; B promises to pay A Rs. 1,000. Under the Indian Contract Act, 1872, their agreement:

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The promise to procure public employment in exchange for payment has an unlawful object under section 23 illustration (f). The agreement is void because it involves selling influence or an appointment, not an ordinary lawful employment-service agreement.

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