adultery

Querist :
Anonymous
(Querist) 11 May 2010
This query is : Resolved
Whether the criminal proceeding can be initiated against the wife, who is living in adultery?
Virender Pankaj
(Expert) 11 May 2010
Against the offence of Adultery, the wife cannot be prosecuted except she shall be punishable as an abettor.
Husband can file divorce petition.