Karnataka Cabinet Clears 'Iva Nammava' Bill to Combat Honour Crimes

• Karnataka Cabinet approves 'Iva Nammava' Bill targeting honour killings and violence rooted in social customs.
• The legislation aims to prevent acts of violence, including murders, motivated by objections to marriages.
• Named after 12th-century poet Basaveshwara's 'Vachana' promoting non-discrimination and embracing everyone.
• Provisions include a minimum five-year prison sentence for individuals found responsible for honour killings.
• The bill's clearance follows the alleged murder of Manya Patil in Hubballi after marrying a man from the SC community.