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Reforms for Combating Honour Killings

Reforms for Combating Honour Killings:

In an honour killing case in Madhya Pradesh, a girl was shot dead by her family for wanting to marry someone of her choice, against their wishes. Honour killing is the murder of a family member, typically a woman, by relatives or community members in response to perceived dishonor or shame brought to the family.These acts are often rooted in strict cultural, social, and religious norms regarding family honor, morality, and social behavior.The concept of honor is often tied to women’s behavior regarding issues like marriage, relationships, sexuality, and modesty.