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X, a married woman, agreed to live in adultery with B and also agreed to serve him as his housekeeper. In return, B agreed to pay X Rs. 500 per month for living in adultery and Rs. 500 per month for housekeeping. The agreement is:

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Contracts with immoral or illegal objectives are void in their entirety, even if they contain a partially lawful purpose.
Updated On: Aug 11, 2025
  • Valid
  • Void
  • Void as to the first object but valid with respect to the second object
  • Unlawful as being opposed to public policy
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Any agreement whose object or consideration is forbidden by law or is immoral is void under Section 23 of the Indian Contract Act.
Step 2: The agreement to live in adultery is considered immoral and opposed to public policy, and hence unenforceable in a court of law.
Step 3: Since the immoral act is one of the primary objects of the contract, the entire agreement becomes void, even if part of it (housekeeping) appears lawful.
Therefore, option (d) is correct.
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