khap panchayats

The Bareilly Zone Police brought together more than 100 social media influencers from nine districts for their ground-breaking 'Creators for Change Summit 2026'. This event's mission was to champion the cause of thoughtful content creation, inspiring influencers to focus on building community values rather than mere popularity.

Authorities across India are taking action against songs and content deemed vulgar and glorifying crime, leading to takedowns and FIRs. This crackdown, involving police, courts, and regulatory bodies, sparks debate on balancing creative freedom with social responsibility, particularly concerning youth influence.

The Pawar khap panchayat has deferred its crucial meeting for a day in Bond Kalan village of Bhiwani district regarding their demand to arrest the most wanted criminal, Kulveer Singh, who has been absconding for 13 days after committing double murder in the village.

Excitement and tension were palpable among the women of this village a day before a new beginning, when members of the fair sex participate in a khap mahapanchayat for the first time.

Heaping praises on khap panchayats, Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar today said these groups have always been a significant contributor in resolving social issues and are part of "our traditions".

Hayrana khap panchayats have demanded closure of Arya Samaj temples for "encouraging inter-caste and love marriages." The demand was raised during an all-caste meeting held in Jhajjar on Sunday.

Undeterred by the Supreme Courts judgment, which held that the khap panchayats are unconstitutional bodies, the khap panchayats have also decided to file a review in the SC challenging a recent judgment against the Khaps.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav today said that khap panchayats should take such stands that have positive impact and benefit the entire society.

After a khap panchayat in Baghpat district allegedly ordered that two sisters be raped and paraded naked as punishment after their brother eloped with a married woman from another caste, members of the British Parliament called on their government to intervene and ensure safety of the sisters, aged 23 and 15 years.

Though the khap panchayats vow to strengthen the movement against corruption, they were not ready to shed taboos and reiterated their demand for amendment in the Hindu Marriage Act.

Though the khap panchayats vow to strengthen the movement against corruption, they were not ready to shed taboos and reiterated their demand for amendment in the Hindu Marriage Act.

A social panchayat of Yadav community representing 21 villages of Rewari district, has imposed lifetime ban on a couple's entry to the village and also boycotted their respective families.

Haryana's khap panchayats have praised the government's decision to ban songs that glorify guns and obscenity. They urge stronger action against artists who produce inappropriate content and advocate for promoting positive societal values. Leaders demand pre-release approval for songs and stricter regulations on DJ events.

A khap panchayat in Haryana’s Jind district has resolved to enforce a ban on the use of drugs in its area of influence.