Despite adultery being decriminalised in 2018, it remains a crime in the armed forces. This is because it could affect the fighting efficiency of the forces and lead to a decrease in trust and morale.
The Central Government wants to allow the dismissal of those in the military who have sex with the wives of colleagues. Those who engage in such relationships do not act in a manner appropriate to the conduct of military personnel.
While the move to have people volunteer for a temporary period in the armed and paramilitary forces will help India have reserve personnel, it is too short a time to train them to acceptable standards.
Seven Strange Indian Laws Laws are made to safeguard and serve the public of a country. Like each other thing, these laws should be refreshed occasionally to oblige the current patterns.
In the skirmishes with China, the defence of the country should be balanced with the rights of the armed forces. Every time a soldier dies and it is a case of negligence, compensation must be paid.
There is no offence specified as ‘Adultery” in the entire Army Act or the Rules made thereunder. The Defence Service Regulation touch upon the subject of ‘plural marriage’ but not upon the term ‘adultery’.