Sessions Court Finds Man Guilty Of 'Adultery' For Having Sex With Unmarried Woman, Chhattisgarh HC Sets Aside Conviction: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has overturned the conviction of a man previously held guilty of adultery under Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code for repeatedly having sexual relations with a woman on the false promise of marriage. The Court, in a significant judgment, ruled that the conviction under Section 497 IPC was legally unsustainable, especially in light of the Supreme Court's ruling in Joseph Shine v. Union of India,…
