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Consider the following statements:
For the offence of adultery, under Section 497, Indian Penal Code,
1. Both the partners can be punished.
2. The wife shall not be punishable as an abettor.
3. The imprisonment for adultery may extend for a term of five years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 2 only

B. 1 and 2

C. 2 and 3

D. 1 and 3

Answer: Option C


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