Haryana's Honour Killings: A Social and Legal Point of View

Authors

  • Dr. Praveen Dublish Associate Professor, Department of Law, Meerut College, Meerut, India
  • Yamin Khan Research Scholar, Department of Law, Meerut College, Meerut, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54741/ssjar.1.3.6

Keywords:

approach cultural, honour killing, law commissions, khap panchayats

Abstract

Life is unpredictably unpredictable. Nobody knows what will happen in the next minute of their lives. In this circumstance, every human being has the right and desire to conduct their lives according to their own desires. No one should be forced to live a life solely for the benefit and reputation of others. Honour killing is defined as the assassination of a person, whether male or female, who refuses to accept the family's arranged marriage or decides to move her or his marital life according to her or his wishes solely because it jeopardizes the family's honour. The family's supreme authority looks after the family's name but neglects to consider the love and affection shared among family members. I have discussed honour killing in India in my research work. This sort of murder occurs as a result of particular triggers, which are also examined in relation to the role of the law in honour killing. No one can be released free if they break the law, and in this case, it is a felony that violates various regulations designed to safeguard citizens. This crime is similar to many others, but it is distinct enough to be differentiated in the report. When the husband is of low social standing, it lowers the position and caste of the female family, prompting the male family members to murder the girl. But they forget that the girl is their kid and that while rank may be attained, a girl's life can never be replaced, and that caste is less valuable than the girl's life and love spent with them.

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Published

30-11-2021

How to Cite

Dr. Praveen Dublish, & Yamin Khan. (2021). Haryana’s Honour Killings: A Social and Legal Point of View. Social Science Journal for Advanced Research, 1(3), 40–45. https://doi.org/10.54741/ssjar.1.3.6