Question

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 ___________.

• A. Valid
• B. Void
• C. Void as to the first object, but valid with respect to the second object
• D. Unlawful as being opposed to public policy

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Unlawful as being opposed to public policy

Is correct as it is unlawful. Agreement $2\left(e\right)$: - Every promise and set of promises forming the consideration for each other. In short, agreement $=$ of fer $+$ acceptance. There must be a "lawful offer" and "lawful acceptance" of the offer, thus resulting in an agreement.