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X, who is married, engages in a consensual sexual relationship with Y, who is unmarried. Is X liable for adultery under the IPC?

Option: 1

Yes, because X is married and engaged in a sexual relationship outside marriage.


Option: 2

No, because Y is not married.


Option: 3

Yes, because adultery is a crime regardless of the marital status of the other party.


Option: 4

 No, because adultery is not a criminal offense under the IPC.


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Adultery involves engaging in consensual sexual relationships by a married individual with someone other than their spouse. In this case, X, engages in a consensual sexual relationship with Y. hence option a is correct option.

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