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Karnataka criminalises honour-based violence and mandates protection

Police must act within six hours for threatened couples

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Karnataka enacted a law criminalising honour killings and requiring immediate police protection and safe houses for threatened couples.
Why it matters
The law removes family consent requirements and mandates institutional support including helplines and protection mechanisms.
Implications
  • — Police must provide rapid protection — enforcement obligation
  • — Families cannot block marriages — legal authority reduced

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