Eva Nammava Eva Nammava Bill

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The Eva Nammava Eva Nammava Bill—officially titled the Karnataka Freedom of Choice in Marriage and Prevention and Prohibition of Crimes in the Name of Honour and Tradition Act, 2026—is a landmark piece of legislation passed by the Karnataka State Legislature in March 2026.

Eva Nammava Eva Nammava Bill

Mandate – It is specifically designed to prevent “honour killings” and protect the freedom of adults to choose their life partners without interference from family, caste, or community bodies.

Key Features of the Bill

Right to Choose: Guarantees that every adult has the autonomy to choose their partner. It explicitly states that no family member, caste group, or community body has the authority to interfere in this decision.
Broad Definition of Crimes: Beyond physical violence, the law criminalises social and economic boycotts, psychological terror (such as performing death rites for living persons), and forcing separation.

Institutional Support:

Eva Nammava Vedike: A district-level platform or committee (including retired judges and police officers) to solemnise marriages and provide counselling.
Safe Houses & Helplines: Mandates 24/7 helplines and state-funded safe houses in every district for threatened couples.
Rapid Response: Police are required to provide protection within six hours of receiving a complaint.
Strict Penalties: Offences are classified as cognizable and non-bailable. Punishment for honour killings includes a minimum of five years in prison, while causing hurt can lead to 2–3 years of rigorous imprisonment.

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