What was Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) criticized for?
Being gender-biased
Not penalizing men for adultery
Treating adultery as a private matter
Violating principles of equality and individual autonomy
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.