more-inThe Prohibition of Unlawful Assembly (Interference with the Freedom of Matrimonial Alliances) Bill has been doing the rounds among States for the past seven years. So far, 23 States have responded to the Bill with suggestions; the other six have not responded yet. In the proposed law, the Law Commission has concluded that honour killing does not require a separate provision. The maximum punishment in case of actual harm or injury caused shall extend to seven years of imprisonment. The provisions under the proposed law do not negate the offences under IPC but only adds to them.

Source: The Hindu March 08, 2018 18:45 UTC