The Supreme Court of India upheld the conviction of 11 individuals, including two police officers, for the 2003 honour killing of a young couple in Tamil Nadu. The Court emphasized the need for strict punishment for such crimes, reiterating that honour killings pose a serious threat to the right to marry freely.
The Supreme Court dissolved a couple’s marriage, recognizing it had irretrievably broken down after failed mediation efforts. Citing constitutional discretion, the court emphasized the necessity of ending a non-functional marriage and ordered the husband to pay Rs 13 lakh in alimony and Rs 7 lakh for their daughter’s welfare.
