Wife Uncovers Husband's Secret Seven-Year Affair After His Death
A woman in Shanghai, China, made a shocking discovery after her husband passed away. She learned he had maintained a secret affair for seven years. He transferred nearly ₹25 crore to the other woman during that period. This revelation completely altered her understanding of their long marriage.
The Marriage and the Discovery
Shen, the wife, married her husband Jin in July 1999. They built a life together for over two decades. The couple had two children, a son and a daughter. Their marriage seemed stable until Jin died in May 2022.
After his death, Shen uncovered the truth. Jin had been involved with another woman named Tao since 2015. Over seven years, he quietly gave Tao more than 19 million yuan. His family remained completely unaware of this relationship.
Legal Battle to Recover the Money
Shen and her children took immediate action. They approached the court to recover the full amount from Tao. They argued the transfers were illegal.
The court agreed with Shen during initial hearings. It ruled Jin had no legal right to give away such a large portion of shared marital property without his wife's consent. The judges declared the gifts invalid. They directed Tao to return the money to Shen.
Tao had already sent back 5.4 million yuan, which is about ₹7 crore. The court ordered her to repay the remaining amount to Shen.
Appeal Dismissed by Higher Court
Tao challenged the decision and filed an appeal. The Shanghai First Intermediate People's Court dismissed her plea. It upheld the original verdict completely.
According to the judges, the extramarital affair and financial transfers violated Shen's lawful rights as a spouse. They also ruled these actions went against accepted public morals and social values.
Strong Reactions on Social Media
The judgment triggered powerful reactions online. Many people expressed disbelief at the huge sum involved.
One user commented, "19 million yuan? Most working-class people could not earn that amount even if they started working back in the Qin dynasty. Yet a man gave it away as proof of love, just like that. This ruling is truly satisfying."
Many users welcomed the ruling. They said it set a clear example for similar cases. Some felt justice was finally served. Others remarked the decision reinforced social order effectively.
Another social media post stated, "A ruling like this is what truly upholds public morals and social order. This is great, and the mistress did not get a single thing."
One person wrote, "Finally. Let all mistresses end up with nothing: no man, no money." Another added, "The cheater died and the money came back. Perfect."
Adultery and Its Legal Consequences in India
In India, adultery is no longer treated as a criminal offence. The Supreme Court struck down the old colonial law that made it a crime in 2018. However, adultery still carries significant legal consequences in civil matters like marriage disputes.
Indian society generally considers adultery morally wrong. It serves as a valid ground for divorce or judicial separation under most personal laws.
- Hindu, Christian, Parsi and Special Marriage laws clearly allow divorce if a spouse has a relationship outside marriage.
- Under Muslim law, adultery can be treated as cruelty.
Adultery can also affect financial matters like maintenance and alimony. A spouse living in adultery may lose the right to maintenance. Courts may reduce or deny alimony after examining conduct carefully.
One important exception applies to the Armed Forces. Adultery can still attract disciplinary action there. In court, adultery must be proved through strong circumstantial evidence rather than direct proof.
