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Vishwanath agrees to print a book for Balu for a consideration. The book contained certain

defamatory and derogatory matters against some important person. But, Vishwanath never knew

about it. After printing a part of the book he discovered that it contained such libellous matter.

Facts of the case:

Vishwanath agrees to print a book for Balu for a consideration.

Vishwanath came to know that the book contained certain defamatory and derogatory matters

against some important person.

Vishwanath came to know about it after printing a part of the book that it contained certain

defamatory and derogatory matters

Can Vishwanath lawfully refuse to print the remaining part of the book and claim for the work done

by him?

Answer: Yes

Reason: Legality of object

Though Vishwanath agreed to print the book for Balu for the consideration and a contractual

obligation cast upon vishwanath to complete the work but the work which is agreed by Vishwanath .

then the contractual agreement itself is null and void and Vishwanath is at liberty to cancel the

contract and claim the amount for the work done.