IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 497 IPC

Adultery

Offence

Whoever has sexual intercourse with a person who is and whom he knows or has reason to believe to be the wife of another man, without the consent or connivance of that man, such sexual intercourse not amounting to the offence of rape, is guilty of the offence of adultery, and

Punishment

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, or with fine, or with both. In such case the wife shall not be punishable as an abettor.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: five years.
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FAQ — Section 497 IPC

Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Adultery”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, or with fine, or with both. In such case the wife shall not be punishable as an abettor.

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