Rising incidence of honour killing in India has caught the attention of academics, civil society, media, and policy makers in recent times. Media reports have generated a nation-wide debate on the medieval phenomenon of honour killing in information age and knowledge society of 21st century. This paper explores the socio-psychological roots of honour killings. The author has also discussed crucial public policy imperatives that might stop honour killings in the country in due course of time.
Honour killing, Public policy, India
