Archive · 18 Jun 2025
MP High Court Considers Plea to Ban Santhara for Minors
A case has been started in Madhya Pradesh to stop children and people who are not of sound mind from practicing 'Santhara', a Jain practice of fasting until death.
This case follows the death of a three-year-old girl, who had a brain tumor, in Indore after she underwent the practice.
The petition argues that this violates the right to life.
The court has asked for the girl's parents to be added to the case.
In 2015, a court said 'Santhara' was illegal, but a higher court stopped that decision.
A PIL filed in MP High Court seeks to ban 'Santhara' for minors and those of unsound mind.
The petition was filed by social activist Pranshu Jain, concerning the death of a three-year-old girl.
The girl died after undertaking 'Santhara' in Indore after being initiated by her parents.
The High Court directed the inclusion of the girl's parents as respondents.
The Supreme Court stayed a Rajasthan High Court order that declared 'Santhara' a punishable offense in 2015.
- Who
- Filed by social activist Pranshu Jain, concerning the death of a three-year-old girl.
- What
- A PIL seeking a ban on 'Santhara' for minors and those of unsound mind.
- When
- Filed in June 2024, concerning an incident in March.
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh High Court, India.
- Why
- Because it allegedly violates the constitutional right to life and personal liberty.
Petition Arguments
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Constitutional Rights
Petition Arguments
The practice violates the constitutional right to life and personal liberty of the concerned individuals.
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No opposing viewpoints were provided in the articles.
- Petitioner
- Pranshu Jain
- Age of Petitioner
- 23
- Court
- Madhya Pradesh High Court
- Subject
- PIL against 'Santhara'
- Incident
- Death of a three-year-old girl after undertaking 'Santhara'
- Status
- Parents of the girl to be included as respondents
