We live in a very fickle-minded society. On one hand we blame the Government for the backwardness of our nation and on the other hand we refuse to give up on our own backward thoughts. Changing our mindset is the first and the most important step to be taken towards changing a society. Honor Killing and inter-caste difference reflect a negative mindset which doesn't seem to improve anything in any manner.
In 2018, the Supreme Court of India, in Shakti Vahini v. Union of India, held that it is a fundamental right of the citizen to choose a life partner of his/her own choice. This fundamental right is enshrined under article 19 and 21 of the Constitution of India. Once a thing is recognized as a fundamental right, no clan, caste, khap panchayat or Kangaroo Court can considered to be supreme. Our Constitution is the basis of all laws in the nation and anything which is contrary to the Constitution is illegal. This case brought out a huge turning point in the society where honor killing was considered to be a respectable act.
The following are the screenshots of certain shocking events that have taken place within the last month:
In 2018, the Supreme Court of India, in Shakti Vahini v. Union of India, held that it is a fundamental right of the citizen to choose a life partner of his/her own choice. This fundamental right is enshrined under article 19 and 21 of the Constitution of India. Once a thing is recognized as a fundamental right, no clan, caste, khap panchayat or Kangaroo Court can considered to be supreme. Our Constitution is the basis of all laws in the nation and anything which is contrary to the Constitution is illegal. This case brought out a huge turning point in the society where honor killing was considered to be a respectable act.
The following are the screenshots of certain shocking events that have taken place within the last month:
It is very sad to see that people are giving a clan more importance than the ones they love. People have been killing their brothers, sisters, daughters, etc. just for the sake of honor (which is actually just a poisonous weed in their brains and has no true connection with "honor").
Neither the state nor the law can dictate a choice of partners or limit the free ability of every person to decide on these matters. They form the essence of personal liberty under the Constitution”, wrote Justice Chandrachud while over-ruing the Kerala High Court's judgment on Hadiya case.
It is very important to recognize our rights. There are people who do not even try to change their perspective. In such cases it is vital to spread the word to at least five people around them so that every 6th person is compelled to understand the reality and change the mentality.
Hope some day humanity will fight back against caste and religion divide
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