Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Kerala High Court Urges Action on Black Magic Laws
The Kerala High Court is concerned about the delay in creating a new law against black magic, witchcraft, and sorcery.
The court has been discussing this issue with the state government since 2022.
The government says existing laws are enough, but the court thinks a special cell should be set up to handle complaints.
The court can't force the government to make a new law, but it wants the government to show it is serious about stopping these practices.
The next hearing is on February 10, 2026.
Kerala High Court expresses concern over a four-year delay in enacting legislation against black magic, witchcraft, and sorcery.
The court suggests setting up a special cell to handle complaints related to these practices.
The state government argues that existing laws are sufficient to address such cases.
An expert committee has been constituted to recommend legislative measures, but further consultations are needed.
The matter has been posted for further hearing on February 10, 2026.
- Who
- Kerala High Court and the state government of Kerala
- What
- Delay in enacting legislation against black magic, witchcraft, and sorcery
- When
- The case has been ongoing since 2022, with the next hearing on February 10, 2026
- Where
- Kerala, India
- Why
- To address concerns about the practices of black magic and witchcraft and to ensure necessary measures are taken
- Court
- Kerala High Court
- Chief Justice
- Nitin Jamdar
- Justice
- Syam Kumar V M
- Issue
- Black magic, witchcraft, and sorcery
- Government Response
- Existing laws are sufficient
- Court Suggestion
- Special cell for complaints
- Next Hearing
- February 10, 2026