The Indian government has filed a plea with the Supreme Court, requesting it to declare the 2018 ruling in the Joseph Shine v. Union of India case, which decriminalized adultery, as 'not good law.' The Centre does not contest the striking down of Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) but challenges the reasoning behind the judgment, particularly the concept of 'constitutional morality.' The government argues that this concept is vague and undermines the separation of powers, as it relies on subjective interpretations rather than established legal principles. Furthermore, the Centre expressed concerns over the use of foreign judgments and academic writings to shape domestic law. This plea is part of a broader discussion on the scope of judicial review and the influence of evolving moral philosophies on court decisions. The Centre described constitutional morality as an uncertain, aspirational ideal that varies with context, emphasizing the need for clear legal standards.