HONOUR BASED VIOLENCE
By: sumit, ballb ; school of law ; Manav Rachna UniversityINTRODUCTION:
Honour-based violence is a form of abuse that is deeply rooted in cultural and traditional beliefs. It is a type of violence that is committed to maintain or restore the honour of a family or community.
Honour-based violence is not limited to any culture or religion, and it can occur in any part of the world. It is a serious issue that affects millions of people every year, and it is important to understand its causes and consequences.
The term "honour" is often used to describe the reputation and status of a family or community. In some cultures, the honour of a family is closely linked to the behaviour and actions of its members. Any behaviour that is considered to be shameful or dishonourable can bring shame and dishonour to the entire family. This can include anything from dating outside of one's race or religion to engaging in premarital sex or homosexuality.
India has elevated levels of honour-based crimes. There is a report came from United Nation, that’s in india, five cases always came from india. Its generally occur in rural areas and specially in Haryana.
In rural India and middle-class urban India, the onus for protecting and upholding the family morality falls on the shoulder of women in the family – the daughter, daughter-in-law, wife, and mother. The girl dare to choose a partner against the partner choosen by her family. She violates the honour of family’s. and in the end they both face the death.
CASE: - Muzaffarnagar: there is a honour killing case in which a youth has been arrested for allegedly killing, her sister. The used police said it Tuesday. Intazar identified as accussed and after he confessed his crime, he was arrested. There is the pistol use by him to kill his sister . and he recovered from his possession. The 24year-old victim who had eloped with her lover, was shoot dead allegedly by her brother after she returned home in Loee village of the district on July 30.
Honour-based violence is often committed by family members or close relatives who feel that their honour has been violated. This can include parents, siblings, uncles, aunts, and even grandparents. The violence can take many forms, including physical assault, emotional abuse, forced marriage, and even murder. In extreme cases, victims of honour-based violence may be subjected to so-called "honour killings," where they are murdered by family members in order to restore the family's honour.
CASE Shafilea Ahmed, a 17-year-old girl from a Pakistani family, was murdered by her parents in 2003 because they believed she had brought shame on the family by refusing to conform to their cultural expectations. Shafilea had expressed a desire to live a more Western lifestyle, which included wearing Western clothing, socializing with non-Pakistani friends, and pursuing her education. Her parents disapproved of her behaviour and subjected her to emotional and physical abuse, including forcing her to go to Pakistan to marry a man she did not know. After years of investigation, Shafilea's parents were arrested and charged with murder.
