Honour Killing

Murder committed to protect family honour, often due to inter-caste or inter-religious relationships.

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