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    Question

    Under Section 19 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, a

    contract is void if it violates:
    A Only public order Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only morality Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only legal duty Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Any of these: public policy, rule of law, or legal/moral duties Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Only government policies Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 19 declares void any contract that violates public policy or principles of law or morality. This includes contracts to commit crimes, acts that are immoral, against public policy, or that violate legal duties. Each case is assessed individually, and courts have discretion in determining what amounts to violation of public policy. [Citation: Section 19, Indian Contract Act, 1872]

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