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Which section of the Indian Penal Code deals with adultery?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 496
  2. 497
  3. 498
  4. 499

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 497

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) 497 šŸ“š Explanation: Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code traditionally dealt with the offense of adultery. However, it is important to note that in 2018, the Supreme Court of India struck down this section as unconstitutional, ruling that adultery is no longer a criminal offense, though it remains a ground for divorce.