
Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has given his assent to the Karnataka Freedom of Choice in Marriage and Prevention and Prohibition of Crimes in the Name of Honor and Tradition (Eva Nammava, Eva Nammava) Act, 2026, which has now become a law and has come into force.
The legislation seeks to curb so-called “honor killings” and violence stemming from caste objections to inter-caste marriages. It was approved at a recent budget meeting of the State Assembly.
Published – 10 April 2026 21:45 IST





