CAN KILLINGS BE HONOURABLE? (THE DISHONOURABLE REALITY OF HONOUR KILLINGS) by Divyanshi Saxena
Author: Divyanshi Saxena, B.A.LLB(H), UFYLC, University of Rajasthan Abstract Honor killings or honor crimes are acts of violence against a family member due to the belief that the said member has brought dishonor upon the family by non-conforming with the established beliefs, customs and traditions. Though the term has garnered attention lately, it has been in existence since ancient Roman times. The origin of these killings lies in patriarchal and…