section 8
Killing in the name of Honour
The Karnataka Freedom of Choice in Marriage and Prevention and Prohibition of Crimes in the name of Honour and Tradition (Eva Nammava Eva Nammava) Act, 2026Civil202629 sections
Statutory text
Without prejudice to the punishment provided under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, whoever causes death through any means or commits any such act that results in death of a couple or either of them or any person in the name of ‘honour’ shall be punished with minimum imprisonment for a term of five years.
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