Principle Every agreement of which the object or consideration is opposed to public policy is void A...........

Indian Contract Act (ICA)1872 Consideration of Contract

Principle: Every agreement, of which the object or consideration is opposed to public policy, is void. An agreement which has the tendency to injure public interest or public welfare is one against public policy. What constitutes an injury to public interest or public welfare would depend upon the times and the circumstances.

Facts: ‘A’ promises to obtain for ‘B’ an employment in the public service, and ‘B’ promises to pay rupees 5,00,000/- to ‘A’.

The agreement is void, as the object and consideration for it is opposed to public policy.

The agreement is void because rupees 5,00,000/- is excessive.

The agreement is valid, as it is with consideration for public service.

The agreement is valid, as it is a contract between two parties with their free consent.

Explanation:

A is offering him 5,00,000 rs as a bribe ,and bribe is not legal.
The agreement is void, as the object and consideration for it is opposed to public policy.