Why was the Tamil Nadu cop denied bail?

The cop was denied bail as he is an accused in a caste killing case, with an investigation placing him at the crime scene.

Do caste killings still happen in India?

Yes, the Madras HC noted that caste killings continue to plague society despite constitutional guarantees.

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Madras HC: Caste Killing is Outrage

Q: What did the Madras HC say about caste killings?

The Madras HC called caste killing an "outrage against humanity" and the "most dishonorable act."

14 Dec

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Summary

Madras HC labels caste killing an outrage against humanity.
Bail denied to Tamil Nadu cop accused in son's caste killing.
Caste killings persist despite constitutional rights.

The Madras High Court has unequivocally declared caste killing an "outrage against humanity" and the "most dishonorable act." Justice K Murali Shankar emphasized that personal freedoms should not be subjugated by archaic social customs. The judge's remarks came during the dismissal of a bail plea filed by K Saravanan, a suspended sub-inspector. His son is the primary suspect in the July 27 murder of C Kavin Selva Ganesh, a techie from the Scheduled Caste community who was in a relationship with Surjith's sister.

Saravanan, along with his son and a relative, was arrested in connection with the murder. Although Saravanan claimed to be on duty elsewhere, a crime branch investigation refuted his alibi, placing him at the scene. The court stressed that "honor killings" fueled by family or societal opposition to inter-caste relationships result in extreme violence. Such acts are deemed "draconian" by higher courts.

Justice Shankar underscored that granting bail in such grave offenses requires a careful balance between individual liberty, justice, and societal order. The continued prevalence of caste killings, despite constitutional protections for personal liberty and freedom of marriage, was noted as a serious societal problem.