In the wake of honor killings the Madras High Court has directed the state government to set up a special cell in each district to investigate complaints filed by inter-caste couples. The HC also orders to start a 24-hour helpline for them.
The High Court announced the decision after it heard the petition on a case on dishonour killings in Tamil Nadu. The court also issued guidelines to government on include setting up safe, short-stay homes and steps to counsel parents who oppose inter-caste marriages.
In last than three years, Tamil Nadu has witnessed 81 incidents of honour killings. Recently a Dalit youth was murdered in broad daylight in a busy road junction at Udumalpet near Coimbatore. He was allegedly killed by parents of his upper caste wife, Kausalya, In the wake of honor killings the Madras High Court has directed the state government to set up a special cell in each district to investigate complaints filed by inter-caste couples. The HC also orders to start a 24-hour helpline for them.
The High Court announced the decision after it heard the petition on a case on dishonour killings in Tamil Nadu. The court also issued guidelines to government on include setting up safe, short-stay homes and steps to counsel parents who oppose inter-caste marriages.
In last than three years, Tamil Nadu has witnessed 81 incidents of honour killings. Recently a Dalit youth was murdered in broad daylight in a busy road junction at Udumalpet near Coimbatore. He was allegedly killed by parents of his upper caste wife, Kausalya, While Shankar died on the spot, Kausalya is in hospital in a critical condition.Political parties such as the DMK and the Congress have criticised the ruling AIADMK government for not taking enough measurements to curb the issue.While Shankar died on the spot, Kausalya is in hospital in a critical condition.Political parties such as the DMK and the Congress have criticised the ruling AIADMK government for not taking enough measurements to curb the issue.
The High Court announced the decision after it heard the petition on a case on dishonour killings in Tamil Nadu. The court also issued guidelines to government on include setting up safe, short-stay homes and steps to counsel parents who oppose inter-caste marriages.
In last than three years, Tamil Nadu has witnessed 81 incidents of honour killings. Recently a Dalit youth was murdered in broad daylight in a busy road junction at Udumalpet near Coimbatore. He was allegedly killed by parents of his upper caste wife, Kausalya, In the wake of honor killings the Madras High Court has directed the state government to set up a special cell in each district to investigate complaints filed by inter-caste couples. The HC also orders to start a 24-hour helpline for them.
The High Court announced the decision after it heard the petition on a case on dishonour killings in Tamil Nadu. The court also issued guidelines to government on include setting up safe, short-stay homes and steps to counsel parents who oppose inter-caste marriages.
In last than three years, Tamil Nadu has witnessed 81 incidents of honour killings. Recently a Dalit youth was murdered in broad daylight in a busy road junction at Udumalpet near Coimbatore. He was allegedly killed by parents of his upper caste wife, Kausalya, While Shankar died on the spot, Kausalya is in hospital in a critical condition.Political parties such as the DMK and the Congress have criticised the ruling AIADMK government for not taking enough measurements to curb the issue.While Shankar died on the spot, Kausalya is in hospital in a critical condition.Political parties such as the DMK and the Congress have criticised the ruling AIADMK government for not taking enough measurements to curb the issue.