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Can wife file case against husband and his girlfriend for adultery


18-Apr-2023 (In Criminal Law)
want to know if a man is married and had affair..not he doesnt want to marry his girlfriend..if she files a cheating case on him .can man's wife also file case against her under any section?
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Answer #1
799 votes
Hello,

A wife can file a case of adultery against Huband & his girlfriend.

Although the adultery must be factually proved in the court of law.

I suggest a call to understand the matter correctly, so that we could have a in depth discussion.

Answer #2
860 votes
I'm sorry to say that a wife cannot file a case against her husband and / or his girlfriend for adultery. As per Section 497 of Indian Penal Code, if a man has sexual relationship with another married woman, then only he can be charged with Adultery, otherwise not.

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