Penal Code, 1860–Sec. 497 [Omitted in BNS, 2023]–Scope–The declaration of inconstitutionality of Sec. 497 IPC by the Hon’ble Supreme Court operates retrospectively, nullifying all pending prosecutions based solely on that provision–However, the proceedings already culminated in the cases concluding the trial prior to the judgment in the case of Joseph Shine cannot be reopened.
