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

Source: dna February 05, 2018 08:43 UTC