• Shruthi K Bekal

This paper initially begins with discussing the term “Honour killing”, as there is no honour in doing or committing such a heinous crime, just to prove the image or goodwill of the family in-front of the society, in order to survive amongst the other members of the society. The term “honour killing” is defined as, “an act amounting to murder or homicide, which is committed upon one of the member of the family, which brought shame or dishonour to the family, through her act of going against the will or wish of the family”. Further, the paper moves onto discussing the factors or causes behind the execution of such an act, as it is totally an unhonoured crime, and the offenders of such an act, are liable for the punishment and penalty provisions, laid down in the Section 302 of Indian Penal Code. Finally, the paper concludes by mentioning or recommending various different changes or extensive reforms required for amendments within the current laws, for the safety and security of the citizens of India, as everybody has the fundamental right of living free as per their will; wish and command.

Crime; Honour; India; Killing; Un-honour; Violation.

"Honour Killings in India: An Unhonoured Crime", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 3, page no.714-719, March-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIREW06098.pdf

"Honour Killings in India: An Unhonoured Crime", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 3, page no. pp714-719, March-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIREW06098.pdf