Causing death or bodily injury in the name of honour.-

(1) Whoever causes death of a couple or either of them on the basis that marriage of such couple has dishonoured, or brought disrepute to, the caste, community or family shall be punished with death, or with imprisonment for life, which shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of that person's natural life, and with fine which may extend to five lakh rupees. (2) Whoever causes grievous hurt to a couple or either of them on the basis that marriage of such couple has dishonoured, or brought disrepute to, the caste, community or family shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than ten years, but which may extend to imprisonment for life and with fine which may extend to three lakh rupees. (3) Whoever causes simple hurt to a couple or either of them on the basis that marriage of such couple has dishonoured, or brought disrepute to, the caste, community or family shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than three years, but which may extend to five years and with fine which may extend to two lakh rupees.