In which of the following cases the object is unlawful under Section 23 of the Contract Act ........

Indian Contract Act (ICA)1872 Valid and Void Contracts

In which of the following cases, the object is unlawful under Section 23 of the Contract Act?

A promises, for a certain sum paid to him by B, to make goods to B the value of his ship of it is wrecked on a certain voyage.

A promises to maintain B's child, and B promises to pay A 1,000 rupees yearly for the purpose.

A, B and C enter into an agreement for the division among them of gains acquired or to be acquired, by them by fraud.

A promises to obtain for B an employment in the public service and B promises to pay 1,000 rupees to A.

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Explanation:

Section 23 of the Indian Contract Act –
23. What consideration and objects are lawful, and what not. The consideration or object of an agreement is lawful, unlessIt is forbidden by law; or is of such nature that, if permitted it would defeat the provisions of any law or is fraudulent; or involves or implies, injury to the person or property of another; or the Court regards it as immoral, or opposed to public policy. In each of these cases, the consideration or object of an agreement is said to be unlawful. Every agreement of which the object or consideration is unlawful is void.