honour killing
/ˈɒnə kɪlɪŋ/noun
उच्चारण ऑन किलिंग
ऑनर किलिंग, झूठी शान के लिए हत्या
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noun
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the murder of a family member, usually a woman, by relatives who believe that the person has brought shame on the family, for example by marrying against their wishes
ऑनर किलिंग, झूठी शान के लिए हत्या
- The couple went into hiding after threats of an honour killing.
- Activists demanded a strict law against honour killings.
- The court sentenced the family members for an honour killing.
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- Honour killings are a serious crime and must be punished.
- Campaigners are working to end honour killing in rural areas.
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General knowledge
In Shakti Vahini vs Union of India (2018), the Supreme Court issued guidelines to protect couples from honour killings and khap panchayats.
GK: Shakti Vahini vs Union of India (2018) मामले में Supreme Court ने couples को honour killing और खाप पंचायतों से बचाने के लिए दिशानिर्देश जारी किए।