IPC Section Section 497. (Repealed)
Repealed — no BNS equivalent
Section 497.
Section 497. (IPC 1860) has been repealed with no BNS 2023 equivalent.
| Feature / Dimension | Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Old) | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (New) |
|---|---|---|
| Statutory Section | Section 497. | Repealed / Dropped |
| Transition Status | Repealed — no BNS equivalent | |
| Scope & Changes | Adultery — struck down by SC in Joseph Shine v. UOI | |
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