Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Kerala HC Seeks Clarification on Black Magic Law Delay
The Kerala High Court is asking the state government why it decided to delay a law that would ban black magic and related practices.
The court wants to know what legal issues caused the delay and what other laws are already being used to prosecute these kinds of crimes.
The case started because a group wanted a law like those in other states, aiming to prevent harmful rituals.
The court wants the government to explain itself and when a decision about the law will be made.
Kerala High Court seeks clarification from the state government regarding legal and constitutional issues behind deferring a proposed law banning black magic.
The government stated the proposed legislation was withdrawn due to complex legal and constitutional matters.
The court wants details on prosecutions of cases involving magical or supernatural claims under existing laws over the past five years.
The court has directed the government to indicate when a decision will be made on the special law.
The case originates from a PIL filed by the Kerala Yukthivadi Sangham, seeking a law similar to those in Maharashtra and Karnataka.
- Who
- The Kerala High Court and the Kerala state government.
- What
- Kerala High Court seeks clarification on reasons for deferring a law to ban black magic.
- When
- The court's order came on July 25.
- Where
- Kerala, India.
- Why
- To understand the legal and constitutional issues behind the deferral of the proposed legislation.
Proponents of the Law
Government
Purpose of the Law
Proponents of the Law
Advocate for protection against harmful practices done under the guise of black magic, sorcery, and other inhuman practices.
Government
N/A
- Court
- Kerala High Court
- Subject
- Proposed law banning black magic
- Government's Reason for Deferral
- Complex legal and constitutional issues
- Petitioner
- Kerala Yukthivadi Sangham
- Next Hearing
- August 5