This paper deals with the concept of adultery in India and its critical analysis. In this research paper the researcher had made a humble attempt to mention the current position of Adultery in India as well as its position before it was decriminalized in India. The research paper deals with the introduction on Adultery, which includes, etymology of word adultery and its definition. It also states the concept of adultery on global platform and provides how different countries perceived adultery. The historical overview of adultery and how it was perceived in the past is also discussed in the paper. It also states the recent trend on adultery, and how its gender biased nature violates the provisions of our Constitution. This paper includes the latest judgment of Joseph Shine Case which decriminalized adultery and lastly it deals with the critical analysis of decriminalization of adultery

Adultery, Legalized, Gender Biased