Caste Violence

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

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