New Delhi: Honour killings take place in society with feudal mindset, where parents and relatives of girl or boy object to relationship with the other sex belonging to different caste or community.

The subject of honour killings has suddenly erupted in India, with some of the most shocking cases  in India.
 
Criminals involved in such cases have a very different mindset.  They feel proud after committing such heinous murders, as if the honour of their families is restored by such cruel acts.
 
Following are few cases of honour killings that were highlighted in recent times: