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Supreme Court Upholds Life Sentences in 2003 Honour Killing

4/29/2025

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In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India reaffirmed life sentences for nine individuals involved in the tragic 2003 honour killing of inter-caste couple Kannagi and Murugesan. The court's ruling not only upheld the Madras High Court's previous verdict but also mandated a INR5 lakh compensation for Murugesan's family, highlighting the urgent need to combat honour killings with severe consequences.

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In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India reaffirmed life sentences for nine individuals involved in the tragic 2003 honour killing of inter-caste couple Kannagi and Murugesan. The court's ruling not only upheld the Madras High Court's previous verdict but also mandated a INR5 lakh compensation for Murugesan's family, highlighting the urgent need to combat honour killings with severe consequences.