Rajasthan family sentenced to life imprisonment for killing son’s girlfriend over marriage dispute

The court in Rajasthan handed down life imprisonment to members of a family found guilty of murdering the girlfriend of the family's son. The verdict stems from a dispute surrounding the couple's intended marriage, which the family opposed. Judges concluded that the homicide was premeditated and directly linked to the marriage issue. All accused were sentenced to life terms, reflecting the seriousness of the crime. The ruling underscores the judiciary's stance against honour‑based violence in the state.