Khap Panchayats Impose Strict Rules: DJ Ban, Smartphone Curbs, Live-in Opposition Spark Debate

• Khap panchayats in Mathura, Baghpat, Jalore, and Muzaffarnagar issue controversial rulings on marriage, smartphones, attire, and live-in relationships.
• Mathura panchayat bans DJs, 'salami' gifts, fireworks, and Nikah in marriage halls for Muslim weddings, imposing an 11,000 rupee fine.
• Baghpat's Thamba Patti Mehar Deshkhap prohibits smartphones for under-18s and half-pants, advising traditional attire and home weddings.
• Jalore panchayat initially banned smartphones for women, a decision later reconsidered due to opposition.
• Muzaffarnagar's Sorm village Khap opposes live-in relationships, demanding legal prohibition and advising youth to focus on cultural content.

Why It Matters: Khap panchayats' strict rulings on social norms spark widespread debate over tradition vs. individual freedom.