Explorer

SC slams Khap Panchayat, asks Centre for suggestions to protect couples

New Delhi [India] February 05 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday cracked a whip against Khap Panchayats in connection with cases pertaining to so called honour killing.

The apex court told the Khap Panchayat to "not become conscience keepers" as the "law will take its own course".

Meanwhile, the top court asked the Centre and petitioners to come up with effective suggestions for the protection of couples from Khap Panchayats.

While hearing the matter, the apex court told the advocate representing Khap Panchayats that "it is the courts to decide, if marriages are legally valid or not."

It also pulled up the Khap Panchayats for taking the law into their own hands in the name of so called honour killing.

Earlier on January 16, the apex court rapped the Centre for failing to prevent attacks on couples, who did inter-caste marriages.

The three-judge bench, headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dipak Misra, said, "If the Centre does not act against Khap Panchayats, then the court will step in."

The apex court also observed that "no Khap Panchayat or society can question" if an adult man and woman opt for an inter-caste marriage. (ANI)


This story has not been edited. It has been published as provided by ANI

View More
Advertisement
Advertisement
25°C
New Delhi
Rain: 100mm
Humidity: 97%
Wind: WNW 47km/h
See Today's Weather
powered by
Accu Weather
Advertisement

Top Headline

Another Blow To Congress As IT Dept Serves Rs 1,700 Crore Notice Ahead Of Lok Sabha Elections
Another Blow To Congress As IT Dept Serves Rs 1,700 Crore Notice Ahead Of Lok Sabha Elections
Arvind Kejriwal Arrest: UN Steps In As Case Against Delhi CM Heats Up Ahead Of Lok Sabha Elections
Arvind Kejriwal Arrest: UN Steps In As Case Against Delhi CM Heats Up Ahead Of Lok Sabha Elections
'My Father Was Given Slow Poison': Son Umar On Mukhtar Ansari's Death
'My Father Was Given Slow Poison': Son Umar On Mukhtar Ansari's Death
WATCH | PM Modi Explains To Bill Gates How Researchers Can Collect Data From Masses Without Invading Privacy
WATCH | PM Modi Explains To Bill Gates How Researchers Can Collect Data From Masses Without Invading Privacy
Advertisement
for smartphones
and tablets

Videos

Mukhtar Ansari Death: Post mortem to begin soon amid heavy security, watch ground report | ABP NewsMukhtar Ansari Death: BSP Chief Mayawati Calls For 'High-Level Probe'Mukhtar Ansari Death: Nephew Of Krishnanand Rai Reacts To Mukhtar Ansari's DeathPanel Of 2 Doctors To Conduct Post-Mortem On Mukhtar Ansari's Body
Embed widget