Section 497 Flashcards
1
Q
What is it related to
A
Adultery
2
Q
Tell abt its history
A
Part of IPC 158year old imperial law
Under this law a woman cannot be punished for the offence of adultery. Only a man who has consensual sexual intercourse with the wife of another man without his consent can be punished under this offence in India.
3
Q
What is voilated
A
Art 14,21
4
Q
Can it br ground of divorce
A
Yes