‘D’ promises to pay a sum of Rs. 50,000 to ‘X’, a judge, to decide the case in his favour. It is
Question and options
‘D’ promises to pay a sum of Rs. 50,000 to ‘X’, a judge, to decide the case in his favour. It is
- valid contract
- voidable contract
- a contingent contract
- an illegal agreement
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - an illegal agreement
A promise to pay a judge to decide a case in one's favour has an unlawful object (bribery) that is opposed to public policy; under S.23 Indian Contract Act it is an illegal agreement (and therefore void). It is not a valid or voidable contract, nor a contingent contract.
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