It went on to conclude that adultery remains wrongful in Zimbabwe and that there is nothing unconstitutional about an adultery damages claim. A spouse cannot claim adultery damages from his/her own spouse. This is regarded as suing oneself. Only the third party can be sued.

What countries is it illegal to commit adultery?

Between 2008 and 2015, when adultery was finally decriminalised, more than 5,500 people were successfully prosecuted for cheating on their partner, CNN reports. Elsewhere in East Asia, adultery remains illegal in Taiwan and the Philippines.

Is adultery an actual crime?

The term adultery refers to sexual acts between a married person and someone who is not that persons spouse. In criminal law, adultery was a criminal offence in many countries in the past, and is still a crime in some countries today.

What is the punishment for committing adultery?

Whoever commits adultery shall be punished with an imprisonment which may extend to five years, or with fine, or both.

Can you press charges for adultery?

Although adultery is a misdemeanor in most of the states with laws against it, some — including Michigan and Wisconsin — categorize the offense as a felony. Punishments vary widely by state. In Maryland, the penalty is a paltry $10 fine. But in Massachusetts, an adulterer could face up to three years in jail.

Can you be fired for committing adultery?

Federal law does not prohibit workplace discrimination based on marital status. But firing someone for having an extramarital affair may invite a lawsuit in states that do prohibit marital-status discrimination.