Varshitha Kongara, BBA LLB (Hons), Alliance School of Law, Alliance University, Bangalore
Introduction
In non-Caucasian societies, where women are seen as the keepers of family honour, "Honour Killing" is either a cultural crime or a cultural custom. Indian cultures are incredibly ingrained. Due to "Honour Killings," numerous young people in India are murdered every year. The concept that women are objects and commodities rather than human beings with dignity and rights is the foundation for so-called honour killings, and it is profoundly ingrained in Indian societies. In nations like India, where women are seen as the carriers of a family's reputation, honour killings are the most common. The relationship between social morality and the rule of law is strong in every community. Law and morality cannot be wholly separated from one another and never have been.
A rising number of women are murdered in the name of honour every year, all throughout the world. In order to protect their family honour from actual or alleged behaviours that are considered to have jeopardised it, relatives—typically male relatives—commit acts of violence against their wives, sisters, daughters, and mothers. Because of extreme gender stereotypes and discriminatory societal norms, officials frequently support or overlook the use of violence, torture, and other forms of cruelty against women. Because of this, the majority of 'honour killings' go unreported and those who commit them often face little or no punishment.
