alleryUnder Section 24, where one part of a single consideration for an object is unlawful and cannot be severed, the agreement is:
AWholly void
BValid for the lawful part only
CVoidable at the promisor's option
DValid but unenforceable
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Wholly void
Section 24 makes the whole agreement void if any part of a single consideration is unlawful and the lawful part cannot be separated from the unlawful part.
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