‘Honour’ killing: Tamil Nadu to set up safe houses in districts to provide shelter to vulnerable, affected couples
The Tamil Nadu government has announced plans to establish safe houses in every district to protect couples vulnerable to 'honour' killings. This initiative follows Supreme Court directives and advocacy from survivors and activists seeking to prevent caste-based violence.
Why it matters
This policy represents a significant state-level intervention to address systemic social violence and protect individual rights in inter-caste marriages.
The Tamil Nadu government has decided to set up a ‘safe house’ in every district so as to provide security to individuals and families vulnerable to and affected by ‘honour’ killings or caste killings and related violence. Making the announcement in the Assembly on Friday last, Minister for Social Justice Vanni Arasu said the decision was in line with the judgment of the Supreme Court in the Shakti Vahini vs. Union of India case and followed representations from survivors of ‘honour’ killings and activists.
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