Woman accuses me of her divorce

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Woman accuses me of her divorce

01-May-2023 (In Divorce Law)

I have had relations with a married woman in the past, which had ended. I am now married myself. I believe (although I do not know this for a fact) that this person is now filing for divorce as well. She is after me to â€˜hold me accountableâ€™. All three of us, this lady, my wife and I work in the same firm.

Please advise what issues she can create legally?

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LawRato LawRato · Accepted Answer · 2015-05-01T00:00:00+05:30

Section 497 of IPC deals with adultery. If you had relations with a married women her husband can file case of adultery against you. Under this section only the male offender is liable. Under section 497 of IPC in case you had sexual relations without the consent or connivance of her husband it is punishable with an imprisonment for up to 5 years or fine or both.

In such cases wife cannot be punished as an abettor you have mentioned that the married women wants to hold you accountable. Did you have sexual relations with her under promise of marriage? Did you exchange any emails or sms or letters wherein you promised her marriage? In such a case she can file case of rape against you.