A and B had a similar business in the same locality in Calcutta. B agreed with A that he will pay a certain amount to him if he shuts down the business in that locality. A closed his business in that locality, but B later refused to pay the amount. A sued him. Decide
Agreement is void
Agreement is valid
Agreement is void ab initio
B should pay A the amount.
The agreement between both is void and not enforceable as it is a case of complete restraint of trade. Hence option A.