Agreements contrary to public policy (in the law of Sri Lanka) are grouped as follows: (Weeramantry pages 363 -364, para 365):

  • Agreements conflicting with the interests of the State:
    • Agreements in conflit with to national security;
    • Agreements in conflit with to the public service;
    • Agreements in conflit with to the administration of justice;
  • Agreements conflicting with considerations of morality;
  • Agreements restraining individual freedom.