Khap Panchayat Reform

Khap Panchayats are traditional community councils in some regions of India, primarily in Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh, that influence social norms and behavior. Reform efforts aim to curb their authority, particularly concerning issues like honor killings and caste discrimination. These reforms seek to empower individuals by promoting gender equality, legal rights, and social justice, often through government intervention and legal measures. The goal is to modernize these practices, ensuring that personal freedoms and rights are respected, while reducing the influence of these councils on individuals’ lives, especially young couples seeking to marry freely.