Which of the following crimes was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court?
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Which of the following crimes was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court?
- Enticing a married woman
- Abetment of suicide
- Adultery
- Bigamy
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - Adultery
In Joseph Shine v. Union of India (2018) the Supreme Court struck down Section 497 IPC (adultery) as unconstitutional. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which replaced the IPC from 1 July 2024, contains no adultery offence.
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