Honour Killing in India: Is it really Honourable?

Abstract

India is known as the Jagat- Guru among the rest of the countries in the world because India is home to some of the most ancient civilizations. It is one of the most religiously diverse nations in the world, with some of the most deeply religious societies and cultures. Religion plays a central and definitive role in the life of many of its people. The Indian culture often labeled as an amalgamation of several cultures, spans across the Indian subcontinent and has been influenced by a history that is several millennia old. One of the most important bases of Indian culture is, the self-pride and honour which every Indian have in his heart.