Delhi High Court Steps In After Noting Lack of Fast-Track Courts for Honour Killing Cases

The Delhi High Court observed that no special fast-track courts exist in the capital for trying honour killing cases, despite the Supreme Court’s 2018 directions in Shakti Vahini v Union of India. The Court said it would examine the issue through its administrative side in consultation with the Delhi government.

The Bench directed the petitioners, including the mother of a victim, to make a representation to the High Court’s administrative side and the Delhi government so that the matter can be considered through proper consultation.

It added that any gaps identified would be addressed appropriately.

With these observations, the writ petition was closed, allowing the petitioners to pursue the representation process.

[Dhanak of Humanity & Anr v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.]