Life Sentences of Father and Brother Upheld in 'Honour Killing' of Two Minor Girls; Pre- and Post-Crime Conduct Relied Upon: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has recently upheld the death sentence of a father and his son convicted of murdering two minor girls in an honour killing case. The court reinforced its decision by emphasizing the importance of evidence regarding the conduct of the accused before and after the crime, under Section 8 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. This case highlights the seriousness of honour killings and the role of…