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Joseph Shine v. Union of India (2018)

15 June 2018 · Judgments · Landmark judgments · Supreme Court

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Citation: (2019) 3 SCC 39 · Court: Supreme Court of India · Year: 2018

Case title

Joseph Shine v. Union of India

Facts

Challenge to adultery offence under Section 497 IPC.

Judgment / holding

Section 497 struck as unconstitutional; equality and dignity of individuals within marriage.

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