Correct option is B
The correct chronological order of the cases is:
1. Yusuf Abdul Aziz V. State of Bombay (1954)
2. V. Revathi V. Union of India (1988)
3. W. Kalyani V. State through Inspector of Police (2012)
4. Joseph Shine V. Union of India (2018)
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1. Yusuf Abdul Aziz V. State of Bombay (1954)
In this case,
Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code (Adultery) was challenged on the grounds of discrimination. The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of Section 497, arguing that the exemption given to women from being prosecuted for adultery was constitutionally valid under Article 15(3), which allows special provisions for women.
2. V. Revathi V. Union of India (1988)
This case upheld the constitutionality of
Section 497 IPC (Adultery) by ruling that neither the husband nor the wife could prosecute each other for adultery, thus maintaining the legal framework at that time. The court held that this section did not violate gender equality as no spouse could bring a case of adultery against their partner.
3. W. Kalyani V. State through Inspector of Police (2012)
In this case, the Supreme Court emphasized that the prosecution under
Section 497 IPC was invalid if the woman involved in the adultery was not held liable. It pointed out the discriminatory nature of the law by allowing only men to be prosecuted for adultery.
4. Joseph Shine V. Union of India (2018)
In this landmark judgment, the Supreme Court decriminalized adultery by striking down
Section 497 IPC as unconstitutional. The court held that the law was discriminatory, archaic, and violated fundamental rights like equality and personal liberty.
