A agrees to manage business affairs for B, who legally manufactures indigo but is involved in illegal trade of other goods. B promises to pay A a yearly salary of 10,000 rupees. The contract is considered void because the purpose of A's promise and the consideration for B's promise are partly ________.

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Published: 7 May 2019
Last updated: 28 May 2026

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Explanation

The agreement is void because part of the consideration involves illegal activities. Since B’s business includes unlawful trade, the object and consideration related to that part are unlawful, making the contract void.

Practice related questions from the same subject.

1.According to Article 214 of the Contract Act, to whom must an agent report when facing difficulties?
2.According to Section 201 of the Contract Act, an agency relationship may be ended by which of the following actions?
3.According to Section 189 of the Contract Act, what extent of authority does an agent have during an emergency?
4.In an agency relationship, what is the term for a person who works under the authority of the original agent within the agency business?
5.Which of the following roles cannot be held by an individual who is legally unsound?
6.Under Section 183, who is legally permitted to appoint an agent?
7.Which topic is addressed under Section 178 of the Contract Act, 1872?
8.What is the term used for the bailment of goods given as security to ensure payment of a debt or fulfillment of a promise?

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