honour killing

Recent months have seen a disturbing surge in premeditated murders across India, fuelled by rejection and a sense of entitlement. From Hyderabad to Bengaluru, five cities reported five brutal killings, highlighting a dangerous pattern where relationships end in violent deaths.

A 16-year-old girl in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly strangled by her father over her inter-community relationship. The father, Hardev Chauhan, was arrested after the girl's mother reported him. The family had previously opposed the relationship, and the girl had eloped with her boyfriend months earlier.

In a tragic incident in Bijnor, a 24-year-old Dalit man has reportedly lost his life at the hands of his wife’s family following their intercaste marriage. Allegedly, the victim was shoved onto the tracks to make it appear as though he had taken his own life.

Three young individuals, including two cousins, were found dead in the Dandaha river after going missing from their village. Police are investigating abduction and murder, with a ransom demand also reported. Preliminary postmortem suggests they were killed before being submerged, and all possible motives are being explored.

In Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, a 19-year-old girl was allegedly beaten to death by her three brothers after they discovered her with her boyfriend. The brothers reportedly attacked the couple with iron rods, leading to the girl's death and the boyfriend's critical injury. The accused have been arrested, and the victim's partially burnt body was recovered.

A 16-year-old girl was allegedly strangled by her father and an associate in Barabanki. The father, Vijay Kumar Chaubey, was reportedly angered by his daughter's relationship. The duo was arrested in Gonda. They took the girl for a ritual, then killed her and dumped her body. The father later filed a missing person report.

In a shocking incident that has left the community reeling, the lifeless bodies of 20-year-old Mohammad Mustafa and 18-year-old Sahbun Nesha were found hanging from a tree in an orchard close to Bagaha. The discovery has ignited speculation about their possible romantic connection, with villagers torn between grief and disbelief.

In a shocking honour killing case in North Karnataka, a 24-year-old married woman was allegedly murdered by her family for eloping with a man from a different caste. Her body was reportedly burnt to destroy evidence. Three family members, including her brother, have been arrested after a month-long investigation, following a breakthrough with the victim's mother's confession.

A father confessed to police that officers helped him locate his daughter, who he allegedly murdered for marrying against his wishes. The victim was handed over to her parents despite stating she was a major and wished to live with her husband. An investigation into the officers' conduct is expected.

Police in Bettiah have arrested two individuals in connection with a suspected honor killing from last year. A minor girl and her partner were allegedly murdered by her father and associates, with the crime staged as a suicide to avoid social shame. The couple's relationship was reportedly opposed due to fears of societal stigma.

In a shocking development, a foster father and brother have been arrested for the murder of a 13-year-old girl in Ranchi. The duo confessed to strangulating the victim after a dispute, fearing family shame and potential property transfer. A doctor's involvement in disposing of the body is also under investigation.

In a shocking incident, a 19-year-old girl was allegedly murdered by her father and brother in Delhi for being in a relationship. Police arrested the father and brother after halting the burial and registering a murder case. The victim was reportedly confined and denied food before her death, with neighbors witnessing her pleas for help.

The state has proposed a law that would protect consenting adults if they choose to get married from opposing family and community groups

A 16-year-old boy in Agra was brutally murdered after being thrashed and thrown into a well due to his relationship with a girl, opposed by her family. Three accused, including the girl's brother, have been arrested and confessed to the crime, stating they acted to protect their sister's honor.

A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and N K Singh expressed concern that despite statutory safeguards and repeated directions from SC, such lapses persist. The court made the observation while convicting a rape accused, noting that the name of the minor survivor was mentioned in lower court orders. The court rejected the argument of the woman’s family.

The Allahabad high court ruled that a married man in a consensual live-in relationship with an adult woman is not a criminal offense. The court emphasised separating morality from law, stating such unions are not criminal unless specific laws are broken. These observations were made during a hearing concerning a couple challenging a police case filed by the woman's mother.

A young couple's disappearance in Gujarat has been revealed as a brutal honor killing. The 19-year-old woman's father allegedly orchestrated their murders because he opposed their marriage. Police recovered the decomposed bodies from a well, leading to the arrest of the father and his nephew.

A wave of alleged honor killings across India sees families brutally murdering young couples who defy caste, interfaith, or societal norms. From UP's Moradabad to Gujarat's Rajkot, lovers are lured, attacked, and disposed of, highlighting a grim clash between personal choice and entrenched traditions. These premeditated acts underscore a disturbing national pattern.

A brutal honour killing of a pregnant teenager in Dharwad has spurred the government to enact a new law against such crimes. Manya Vivekananda Doddamani, who married outside her caste, was allegedly murdered by her family. Her husband welcomed the legislation, hoping it will protect couples facing similar opposition and ensure swift justice.