CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Further, it was said that honor killings had become widespread throughout the nation, especially in Haryana, western Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan.

Detailed explanation-2: -But according to statistics, the highest number of cases has been reported in the state of Uttar Pradesh. These crimes are against our constitution and it violates the human rights of the people in the country.

Detailed explanation-3: -These are as follows: Sections 299 to 304 are culpable homicide which penalizes anyone accused of a murder that does not amount to murder. The punishment for murder is a life judgment or death and forfeiture. Section 307 is an attempt to murder, which has a sentence of over 10 years and a fine.

Detailed explanation-4: -In the Prevention of Mob Lynching Bill, 2021, the state government has made a provision for attachment of property with fine and punishment ranging from three years to life imprisonment. In this bill, a provision has been made for the punishment of life imprisonment for the death of someone in mob lynching.