Indian Polity · Polity
Consider the following statements regarding honour killings and the legal framework in India: I. Honour killings are not defined as a separate specific offence under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) / IPC, but are prosecuted under general provisions relating to murder. II. The Supreme Court of India has recognized honour-based violence as a violation of the fundamental right to life and liberty under Article 21. III. State legislatures are constitutionally barred from enacting specific laws to prevent social boycotts, as criminal law lies exclusively in the Union List. IV. Social boycotts based on caste or marriage choices often act as a precursor to physical honour-based violence. How many of the above statements are correct?
- 1All four
- 2Only three✓
- 3Only two
- 4Only one
Correct answer
Only three
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