Archive · 1 Dec 2025
Gujarat HC Stays Probe in Tharad Honour Killing Case
A young man named Haresh Chaudhari and an 18-year-old girl named Chandrika were in a live-in relationship.
Chandrika's family did not approve of this relationship.
Unfortunately, Chandrika died under mysterious circumstances, and her family was suspected of being involved.
Chaudhari was also accused of abetment in the case.
The Gujarat High Court has temporarily stopped the investigation against Chaudhari until the next hearing.
The court noted that Chaudhari was aware that his relationship with Chandrika was not acceptable to her family and society.
The case is complex and involves various legal proceedings and observations from different courts.
Gujarat High Court granted interim relief to Haresh Chaudhari, staying the probe against him in an alleged honour killing case.
Chandrika, Chaudhari's 18-year-old live-in partner, died under mysterious circumstances, with her family suspected of involvement.
The Tharad sessions court had directed a probe against Chaudhari for abetment of the crime, noting societal disapproval of their relationship.
Chaudhari had filed an FIR against Chandrika's family members and sought an inquiry into her death.
The High Court has scheduled the next hearing for March 6, 2026, during which the interim relief will be reviewed.
- Who
- Haresh Chaudhari (accused) and Chandrika (victim)
- What
- Alleged honour killing of Chandrika by her family
- When
- Incident on June 24, 2024; FIR registered in August 2024
- Where
- Tharad, Banaskantha, Gujarat
- Why
- Chandrika's family allegedly disapproved of her live-in relationship with Chaudhari
- Victim's Name
- Chandrika
- Accused's Name
- Haresh Chaudhari
- Location
- Tharad, Banaskantha, Gujarat
- Date of Incident
- June 24, 2024
- HC Relief Date
- March 6, 2026
- FIR Registration Date
- August 2024
- Sessions Court Observations
- Chaudhari was aware of societal disapproval of his relationship with Chandrika