Kerala High Court slams the state government, demanding clarity on legal and constitutional issues that led the cabinet to defer the proposed law banning black magic and sorcery.
The Kerala High Court has requested an affidavit from the state government regarding its plans to enact a law against black magic and sorcery, following the 2022 petition by Kerala Yukthivadi Sangham. The urgency for such a law increased after a human sacrifice incident, with comparisons to existing laws in other states like Maharashtra and Karnataka.
Raja Raghuvanshi’s family expressed gratitude to Meghalaya Police for swiftly solving his murder, allegedly orchestrated by his wife Sonam and her aides during their honeymoon. Raja’s relatives demanded accountability from Sonam, claiming she has tarnished the state’s image, leading to calls for public apologies and serious legal repercussions for all involved.
Bombay: The Bombay High Court granted bail to a 70-year-old man from Satara, Mohansingh Sitaram Naik, who was accused of being involved in the brutal murder of a young girl. The crime was allegedly committed as part of a human sacrifice ritual to gain wealth and prosperity. The case involved accusations of black magic and conspiracy.
The Gujarat government plans to introduce a draft bill in the upcoming assembly session to combat black magic and ‘aghori’ activities. The decision is in response to a PIL demanding action against fraudulent individuals posing as godmen, aghoris, ojhas, and bhuvas. The proposed legislation aims to protect victims and prosecute perpetrators of such inhumane practices prevalent in tribal regions.