Haryana Khaps against lowering of age of sexual consent

Last Updated: Saturday, March 16, 2013, 12:48

Khaps have demanded amendment of the Marriage Act and lowering of marriage age for women, after new anti rape law draft reduces age of sexual consent to 16.

Ban night weddings to minimise road mishaps, demand Khaps

Last Updated: Sunday, October 28, 2012, 19:29

Haryana`s Khap panchayats, who have already received flak over their moral policing-blended diktats, on Sunday asked the state government to ban marriage functions at night as it would lessen cases of drunken driving.

Khaps threaten stir demanding job reservation for

Last Updated: Friday, October 19, 2012, 19:37

The executive committee of Sarv Khap Jat Panchayat threatened to launch an agitation if the demand that community members be given reservation in government jobs is not met by December 15.

Chautala backs Khaps on ‘marrying girls young to prevent rape’

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 10, 2012, 14:44

The nation stands worried about the growing incidences of rape in Haryana.

Haryana wants Khaps to fight atrocities against women

Last Updated: Sunday, October 7, 2012, 17:21

Infamous for their unlawful social diktats, especially against women marrying within their gotra or clan, Haryana`s khap panchayats were Sunday asked by the state government to fight atrocities against women.