Governor gives assent to legislation against ‘honour killing’

Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has fixed his assent to the Karnataka Freedom of Choice successful Marriage and Prevention and Prohibition of Crimes successful the Name of Honour and Tradition (Eva Nammava, Eva Nammava) Bill, 2026, which has present go an Act and travel into force.

The authorities seeks to curb alleged “honour killings” and unit arising from caste-based objections to inter-caste marriages. It was passed during the caller Budget league of the State legislature.