Results for: Honor Killing

In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court has upheld an adult’s constitutional right to choose their marriage partner and live with anyone they choose, under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. The court quashed an FIR filed against a couple who married against the wishes of the woman’s uncle, stating that an adult citizen cannot be restricted from marrying or residing with a person of their choice. The judgment also highlighted the importance of protecting citizens from honor killings and the duty of the state to preserve human life. The court held the police responsible for failing to take action against the woman’s uncle and directed them to ensure the couple’s safety.

A man named Abhishek was brutally murdered by his brothers-in-law in Haryana’s Yamunagar district. The motive behind the murder was the victim’s marriage to their sister, Rishu, against their wishes. The incident has brought the issue of honor killings back into the spotlight in Haryana. Five individuals have been arrested in connection with the case, including the attackers.

A 22-year-old woman, Sharmila, has ended her life in Pallikaranai, months after her husband Praveen was murdered in an honor killing. Sharmila’s husband Praveen was hacked to death by her brother Dinesh and his associates in February due to caste differences. Sharmila had demanded the arrest of her parents and brother for their involvement but her request was not met. She attempted to end her life in April and later died in Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital on Monday night.