International Research Journal of Education and Technology

When the ability to choose is crushed in the name of class honour and the person’s physical frame is treated with absolute indignity, a chilling effect dominates over the brains and bones of the society at large. It is high time that society must understand that there is no honor in killing. Younger generations have been constantly exposed to liberal ideas through the global media, which has led them to start pondering the rigidly imposed beliefs of past societies. The act of Honor killing undoubtedly overlaps with the ingredients of murder but due its gruesome nature it needs to be addressed separately and specifically. In-spite of proposing several bills for legislation the government has failed to comply with the promises. This article outlines the severity of the offence, the curtailed rights of innocent people as well as the need for separate legislation and steps undertaken on national and international levels.

Key Words:  Honor killing, Class honour, Indignity, Society, Rigid beliefs