Delhi High Court Seeks Govt Consultation on Honour Killing Courts

The Delhi High Court has asked an NGO and a mother, whose son was allegedly a victim of an honour killing, to request the formation of special courts.

These courts would quickly handle cases of honour killings.

The Supreme Court had earlier suggested setting up such courts and safe houses for couples facing opposition from their families.

Currently, there are no such courts in Delhi.

The High Court said the Delhi government needs to be involved in setting up these courts.

The petitioners have been given two weeks to make this request to the court and the government.