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What was Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) criticized for?

Option: 1

 Being gender-biased


Option: 2

Not penalizing men for adultery


Option: 3

 Treating adultery as a private matter


Option: 4

Violating principles of equality and individual autonomy


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Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) defines adultery as a criminal offense.

The provision was criticized for its gender-biased nature, punishing men for adultery with another man's wife but failing to hold women accountable.hence option a is correct option.

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