Today in its landmark decision the Top Court  Chief Justice of India, Dipak Misra said that Section 497 (Adultery) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) is unconstitutional . Five-judge bench of Supreme Court decriminalised adultery in a unanimous judgement.

Supreme Court in its majority judgement said that  "adultery not a crime".Mere adultery can't be a crime, unless it attracts the scope of Section 306 (abetment to suicide) of the IPC, noted  CJI Dipak Misra reading the verdict on the validity of Section 497 (Adultery) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

According to the Apex court, now Legal subordination of one sex by another is wrong. Social progression of women & views of Justice Nariman in Triple Talaq case considered. Adultery can be grounds for dissolution of marriage.

"Parameters of fundamental rights should include rights of women. Individual dignity important in a sanctified society.System can't treat women unequally. Women can't be asked to think what a society desires:CJI reading verdict on petition challenging validity of Sec 497(Adultery)", CJI reading verdict on  petition  challenging  validity  of Section 497 (Adultery) of IPC said.