Question
Under the Indian Contract Act, a collateral contract
that involves an illegal object but is signed voluntarily by both parties is later disputed. Which principle of law will apply?Solution
A contract with illegal object is void ab initio, even if signed voluntarily (Section 23 of Indian Contract Act).
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