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The Hindu
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Krishnadas Rajagopal

Decriminalising adultery: Centre seeks clarification

Adultery is a cause of deep pain in the family. Families are torn asunder by adultery, Justice K.M. Joseph said while heading a Constitution Bench on Wednesday.

"Everybody is ultimately dependent on the family as a unit. The integrity of the family is primarily based on the faithfulness each spouse expects of the other," Justice Joseph observed.

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