Caste Violence

Violence targeting individuals who defy caste-based hierarchies and norms.

1. Karnataka Haveri Pregnant Woman Honor Killing Case

2. Jurisdiction: India (2025-02-15)
3. Original Case: Haveri Pregnant Woman Murder Case
4. VictimsKavitaDefendantsHanumanthappa TotagerManjunath TotagerPlaintiffsMallikarjunInvestigatorsHaveri District PoliceProsecutorsNoneDefense AttorneysNonePlaintiff AttorneysNoneJudgesNoneInstitutionsHaveri Police StationKarnataka State Police
5. Case Tags: Honor Killing;Caste Violence;Violence Against Women;Inter-caste Marriage

1. Maharashtra Honour Killing Case

2. Jurisdiction: India (Maharashtra) (March 2025)
3. VictimsVandana PawarSantosh JagtapDefendantsDattatray PawarRajesh PawarPlaintiffsState of MaharashtraInvestigatorsInspector Anil DeshmukhProsecutorsSpecial Public Prosecutor Meera JoshiDefense AttorneysAdvocate Sunil BhandariJudgesJustice A.S. DharmadhikariInstitutionsMaharashtra PoliceSession Court of Nashik
4. Case Tags: Honour Killing;Inter-caste Marriage;Capital Punishment;Caste Violence