‘Roka’ Is A Social Evil That Needs To Be Condemned: Delhi HC [Read Judgment]

While hearing an appeal against a decree for divorce, the Delhi High Court recently held that ‘Roka’ is a social evil that needs to be condemned.Roka is a Punjabi traditional ceremony before marriage that involves the bride’s family visiting the groom, in absence of the daughter, and giving the groom ‘sagan’ (token money) along with other gifts. The significance behind this ceremony...