Without any judicial power vested in them, these self-appointed village courts in India’s rural heartland have been dispensing crude, medieval justice. In many cases, they have given open support to honour killings, which, in effect, ‘legitimises’ murder. Since officers of the rank of deputy superintendent will be video-recording the proceedings of the khap, it will be the basis for legal enforcers to take action. The fear of the law will then act as a deterrent to the khaps who have enjoyed a free reign till now. The khaps are a perversion of justice and the sooner they are rendered toothless, the better it is for the society.

Source: dna March 29, 2018 02:26 UTC