In Joseph Shine v. Union of India Supreme Court of India declared which section of I.P.C. ultra-vires?

Option A: Section 494

Option B: Section 495

Option C: Section 498

Option D: Section 497

Correct Answer

Option: d

Explanation

In Joseph Shine v. UOI, the SC declared that Section 497 of IPC and Section 198 of Cr.P.C. are violative of Article 14, Article 15(1) and Article 21 of COI.

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