Study the following statements and pick up the right option from the given below:
Statement I: Voluntary sexual intercourse outside the wedlock is a ground for judicial separation as well as divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
Statement II: Apart from being sued for divorce or judicial separation, a spouse having voluntary sexual intercourse outside the wedlock is also punishable under Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code as such this act necessarily amounts to adultery.
A. Only Statement I is true
B. Only Statement II is true
C. Both (I) and (II) are true
D. Neither (I) nor (II) is true
Answer: Option A

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