Khap Panchayats have been in the news for functioning as extra-constitutional authorities, often delivering pronouncements amounting to human rights violations. Discuss critically the actions taken by the legislative, Executive and judiciary to set the things right in this regard. (12.5 Marks, 200 Words)
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Khap Panchayats have been in the news for functioning as extra-constitutional authorities, often delivering pronouncements amounting to human rights violations. Discuss critically the actions taken by the legislative, Executive and judiciary to set the things right in this regard. (12.5 Marks, 200 Words)

Khap Panchayats, traditional village councils prevalent in certain regions of India, have increasingly garnered attention for their controversial role as extra-constitutional authorities.