Any collective attack by a khap panchayat on an adult for choosing to marry the person of their choice is absolutely illegal and condemned, the Supreme Court said .
“An adult man and woman are free to marry. No society, no khap panchayat, no parent can impose their will on them"
Importance of the judgement
The apex court said it would not tolerate any manner of collective and regressive conduct by khap panchayat or such group of persons.
The Centre said it supports the dignity of women and agreed with the court that the judiciary should fill the legislative vacuum left by a lack of law against honour killing.
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