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?
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.
A should not pay B because there was no intention of A to enter into a contract.
A should pay B because he only requested B to help him and also promised for the payment.
A should pay B as promise is regarded as valid contract in section 2(d) of Indian Contract Act, 1872.
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.