LEGALITY OF OBJECT AND CONSIDERATION

LEGALITY OF OBJECT AND CONSIDERATION 

Which considerations and objects are lawful, and those which are not (Section 23):

The consideration or object of an agreement is lawful, unless-

1. It is forbidden by law; or

2. Is of such a nature that, if permitted, it would defeat the provisions of any law; or

3. Is fraudulent; or

4. Involves injury to the person or property of another; or

5. The court regards it as immoral; or

6. 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.