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A requested B to help him get a pardon from the president. B put in efforts, travelled up to the president and made his points. His request was not sanctioned. A promised to pay him for the same. Later he refused to do so. B who is plaintiff sued him in a court of law. Decide?

Option: 1

A should not pay B because the result was not in his favour and thus he has the right to take the decision of not paying B.


Option: 2

A should not pay B because there was no intention of A to enter into a contract.


Option: 3

 A should pay B because he only requested B to help him and also promised for the payment.


Option: 4

A should pay B as promise is regarded as valid contract in section 2(d) of Indian Contract Act, 1872.


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A himself requested B to help him. Hence the act of B, although done in the past, would still be regarded as a valid consideration. Hence option c is the correct answer.

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