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    Question

    Reciprocal promises provide for doing certain things

    which are legal & certain others which are illegal, under section 57 
    A The entire set of promises is void Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B the first set is voidable, but the second set is void Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C the first set is valid but the second set is void Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D the entire set of promises is valid. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 57 states that if reciprocal promises have to be performed under a contract, and one promise is lawful while the other is unlawful, the entire contract is void because the consideration fails.[Indian Contract Act, Section 57]

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