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Currently, it is legally impossible for a woman to be charged with adultery (a charge punishable by up to 5 years in prison and/or a fine)

Topic: Marriage

Source

Citation: Indian Penal Code

Author(s): IPC India

Institution(s): India

Link: http://devgan.in/indian_penal_code/chapter_20.php#s497

Nation(s): India

Year(s): 2015

Source: Primary

Type: Historical Document

Discussion

Other Notes:

This interpretation was upheld by India’s Supreme Court in 2011: http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/women-cant-be-prosecuted-for-adultery-supreme-court/article2687318.ece