Kerala panel seeks public suggestions on law to curb black magic, harmful practices
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Why in news
The Kerala government established an expert committee to draft a law against black magic and inhuman practices, seeking public feedback by April 27, 2026.
Background
The committee, including K. Sasidharan Nair and Jacob Punnoose, aims to categorize harmful practices into three types: severe offenses involving bodily harm, life-threatening acts, and regulatory/financial offenses related to false supernatural claims. The legislation seeks to curb exploitative practices while providing legal safeguards against misuse.
Facts for Prelims
- FactThe Kerala government's expert committee is seeking public feedback on the proposed black magic law until April 27, 2026
- FactThe proposed law categorizes offenses into three types: severe bodily harm/life-threatening acts, and regulatory/financial offenses regarding false supernatural claims
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of legislative intervention in curbing exploitative practices and protecting vulnerable sections from fraudulent supernatural claims in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Regulatory gap: Lack of specific legal framework to penalize fraudulent claims of supernatural powers
- Human rights conflict: Balancing the right to freedom of belief with the state's duty to prevent bodily harm
- Social vulnerability: Exploitation of marginalized groups through fear-based fraudulent practices
Keywords: Legislative intervention · Exploitative practices · Public consultation · Legal safeguards · Social protection
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