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Prevention and Eradication of Inhumane Evil Practices and Black Magic Act 2017 (Anti-Superstition Act)<\/a> came into force on 4th January 2020 post the assent of the government.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis Act bans 16 acts which can ruin other people in the name of witchcraft, black magic, superstition. If anyone is found to be the convict under this Act, they shall be punished with imprisonment of one year to seven years or a fine of Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 50,000 or both, including Section 302 (murder) and section 307 (attempt to murder) section 308 (abetment to suicide). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The National Crime Record Bureau in 2019 disclosed an overall rise in witch-hunting cases, with Chhattisgarh witnessing 22-witch-hunt related deaths in the past year. Police rescued 4 minor boys from Assam who were suspected to be sacrificed in the name of ritual. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Such acts are also governed by International legislations to which India <\/a>is a signatory. Few of them are Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948, International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 1966 and the convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, 1979<\/p>\n\n\n\nIn JituMurumu@SukulMurmu& Anr V. State of Odisha, it was held that existing laws are not enough to address the issue, so there is an urgent need for central law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WHAT IS NOT BANNED?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Pradakshina, parikrama performed at religious and sacred places<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All sacred celebrations,prayers and festivals<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Advice with regards to Vaastu and other astrologers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nPerformance of prayers, rituals, upasana at home, temples or any other religious institution<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ORDER BY SUPREME COURT:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Justice RF Nariman, three judge bench of Supreme Court observed, \u201cno reason why a person above 18 can\u2019t be allowed to choose his religion\u201d and rejected the plea submitted by the petitioner stating centre and state to take steps to control black magic, superstition and religious conversion through threats, intimidation or deception.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Maharashtra was the first state to enact the Anti-Superstition Bill and was amended by Social Welfare Ministry of Maharashtra<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cheating in the name of miracles<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Any aghori practice which endangers life or causes fatal injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Claims by persons having supernatural powers and causing fear in the minds of others to cheat them<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To perform Karni, rituals and claiming possession of supernatural powers or advertising such claim<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To promise a woman that she will get pregnant by claiming to possess supernatural powers or force her to have physical relations by claiming to be her spouse in previous birth<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To exploit mentally ill patients by claiming to possess supernatural powers<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To oppose medical treatment and to coerce a person to accept aghori rituals when bitten by snake or dog or if the person is ill with cancer or other diseases<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Claims of guaranteeing birth of a child of the desired gender<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To isolate or punish someone by claiming he or she practises witchcraft, or possesses evil powers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is a minor difference between belief and superstitions that need to be mentioned in the law, as these practices performed in the name of the Lord may be an expression of belief to others. This idea has been mentioned in the Anti-Superstition Bill of India, but is still waiting to be declared as law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nLAWS & REGULATIONS:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Prevention and Eradication of Inhumane Evil Practices and Black Magic Act 2017 (Anti-Superstition Act)<\/a> came into force on 4th January 2020 post the assent of the government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This Act bans 16 acts which can ruin other people in the name of witchcraft, black magic, superstition. If anyone is found to be the convict under this Act, they shall be punished with imprisonment of one year to seven years or a fine of Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 50,000 or both, including Section 302 (murder) and section 307 (attempt to murder) section 308 (abetment to suicide). <\/p>\n\n\n\n The National Crime Record Bureau in 2019 disclosed an overall rise in witch-hunting cases, with Chhattisgarh witnessing 22-witch-hunt related deaths in the past year. Police rescued 4 minor boys from Assam who were suspected to be sacrificed in the name of ritual. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Such acts are also governed by International legislations to which India <\/a>is a signatory. Few of them are Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948, International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 1966 and the convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, 1979<\/p>\n\n\n\n In JituMurumu@SukulMurmu& Anr V. State of Odisha, it was held that existing laws are not enough to address the issue, so there is an urgent need for central law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pradakshina, parikrama performed at religious and sacred places<\/p>\n\n\n\n All sacred celebrations,prayers and festivals<\/p>\n\n\n\n Advice with regards to Vaastu and other astrologers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Performance of prayers, rituals, upasana at home, temples or any other religious institution<\/p>\n\n\n\n Justice RF Nariman, three judge bench of Supreme Court observed, \u201cno reason why a person above 18 can\u2019t be allowed to choose his religion\u201d and rejected the plea submitted by the petitioner stating centre and state to take steps to control black magic, superstition and religious conversion through threats, intimidation or deception.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Maharashtra was the first state to enact the Anti-Superstition Bill and was amended by Social Welfare Ministry of Maharashtra<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cheating in the name of miracles<\/p>\n\n\n\n Any aghori practice which endangers life or causes fatal injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Claims by persons having supernatural powers and causing fear in the minds of others to cheat them<\/p>\n\n\n\n To perform Karni, rituals and claiming possession of supernatural powers or advertising such claim<\/p>\n\n\n\n To promise a woman that she will get pregnant by claiming to possess supernatural powers or force her to have physical relations by claiming to be her spouse in previous birth<\/p>\n\n\n\n To exploit mentally ill patients by claiming to possess supernatural powers<\/p>\n\n\n\n To oppose medical treatment and to coerce a person to accept aghori rituals when bitten by snake or dog or if the person is ill with cancer or other diseases<\/p>\n\n\n\n Claims of guaranteeing birth of a child of the desired gender<\/p>\n\n\n\n To isolate or punish someone by claiming he or she practises witchcraft, or possesses evil powers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is a minor difference between belief and superstitions that need to be mentioned in the law, as these practices performed in the name of the Lord may be an expression of belief to others. This idea has been mentioned in the Anti-Superstition Bill of India, but is still waiting to be declared as law.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWHAT IS NOT BANNED?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
ORDER BY SUPREME COURT:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n