This was the first bill of its kind ever to be tabled anywhere across the country. Antisuperstition ordinance promulgated in maharashtra mumbai. Public outrage over the brutal slaying of renowned rationalist narendra dabholkar finally forced the maharashtra governments hand in clearing an ordinance against superstition and black magic. However, the governments decision to increase the excise duty on fuel betrays an attempt to appropriate for itself the benefits that may have otherwise accrued to the citizens. The bombay police act, 1951 police, constitution of police. Whole of india needs antisuperstition law downtoearth. Maharashtra govt wakes up to antisuperstition law after. The present ipc is not equipped to take care of crimes committed on account. Maharashtra yesterday notified a law against superstition, becoming the first state in the country to ban. Narendra dabholkar, who fought against the ill effects of blind belief and superstition. Full text of the draft antisuperstition law proposed by narendra. Application of provisions of sections 159 and 160 of maharashtra police act. Acts and rules of maharashtra government national portal of.
The maharashtra prevention and eradication of human sacrifice and other inhuman, evil and aghori practices and black magic act, 20 is a criminal law act for the state of maharashtra, india, originally drafted by antisuperstition activist and the founder of maharashtra andhashraddha nirmoolan samiti mans, narendra dabholkar 194520 in 2003. Education has hardly anything to do with superstition. As a result of 18 long years of advocacy by dr dabholkar and mans, the law is said to be comprehensive in its coverage of various activities which can. Maharashtra passes dabholkars antisuperstition bill as. The brutal assassination of dr narendra dabholkar in pune has been a big blow to the progressive social movement in maharashtra. Dabholkar was born on 1 november 1945 to achyut and tarabai, being the youngest of ten siblings, the eldest was the late educationalist, gandhian and socialist devdatta dabholkar. Antisuperstition bill introduced in maharashtra assembly. Antisuperstition bill stalled again in karnataka india. Nov 23, 2017 amidst protests, the karnataka legislative assembly passes the popular anti superstition bill, listing the banned superstitious practices. Maharashtras antiblack magic bill attracts attention of other states the murder of dr narendra dabholkar in 20 had propelled the maharashtra government to pass its antisuperstition law.
The karnataka cabinet on wednesday cleared the muchdelayed and debated karnataka prevention and eradication of inhuman evil practices and black magic bill, 2017, popularly known as the antisuperstit. The maharashtra eradication of black magic and evil. Superstition refers to any belief or practice which is explained by supernatural causality, and is in contradiction to modern science. The maharashtra prevention and eradication of human sacrifice and other inhuman, evil and aghori practices and black magic act, 20 is a criminal law act for the state of maharashtra, india, originally drafted by anti superstition activist and the founder of maharashtra andhashraddha nirmoolan sami. Antisuperstition act comes into force in karnataka bengaluru news. Maharashtras antiblack magic bill attracts attention of other states. Maharashtra anti corruption bureau sources add that the cases that were closed today were conditional, cases could reopen ifnformation comes to light or courts order further inquiry. After rationalist narendra dabholkars killing, maharashtra govt clears antisuperstition ordinance all india reported by tejas mehta, edited by deepshikha ghosh updated. On 24 aug maharashtra govt issued the ordinance maharashtra prevention and eradication of human sacrifice and other inhuman evil and aghori practices and black magic ordinance 20 which would be tabled in the winter session being held at nagpur with effect from 9 dec 20 to convert it into the. Narendra achyut dabholkar 1 november 1945 20 august 20 was an indian medical doctor, social activist, rationalist and author from maharashtra, india. They are part of our mental makeup and environment.
Some superstitions include a belief that the number thirteen is unlucky. The general council proposes that the tribes tribal code be amended by the adoption of the tribal gaming ordinance in the form attached hereto as exhibit a. The maharashtra prevention and eradication of human sacrifice and other when the anti superstition act was passed, as per standard if they began to be implemented and used as guidelines by police, 12 nov 2017 guide to anti superstition and black magic act the maharashtra prevention and eradication of human sacrifice and other inhuman, evil and. Maharashtra governor signs antisuperstition bill rediff. Anti superstition law jadu tona andhshradha virodhi bill.
President pranab mukherjee has given his assent to maharashtra factories amendment bill, 2015 of maharashtra government to allow women to work in factories in night shifts the amendment bill amends section 661 c of factories act, 1948 to ease provisions related to working of women in night shifts in the state. Triggered by his murder on 20 august 20, the pending anti superstition and black magic ordinance was promulgated in the state of maharashtra, four days later. Centre for the study of social exclusion and inclusive policy csseip most willingly responded to the invitation of the government of karnataka. Which state cabinet has approved the anti black magic and superstition ordinance.
Aug 30, 20 public outrage over the brutal slaying of renowned rationalist narendra dabholkar finally forced the maharashtra governments hand in clearing an ordinance against superstition and black magic. The karnataka prevention and eradication of human sacrifice and other inhuman evil and aghori practices and black magic bill, 2016, modelled on the maharashtra antisuperstition law, has been in the making since 20 when the congress came to power and chief minister siddaramaiah asked an expert panel at the national law school to draft a model. The anti black magic and superstition ordinance has been promulgated in maharashtra. The constitution of india has stipulated adoption of scientific outlook as one of the responsibilities of every indian and has included it as a value to be inculcated through education. Superstition in india wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Anti superstition ordinance promulgated in maharashtra mumbai. Since its passage, the law has been used to indict the perpetrators of a series of egregious lurid frauds, often combined with sexual assault. Dabholkar, who was running an anti superstition movement in maharashtra and had even drafted a bill for the purpose in the late 1990s, was shot dead in pune on tuesday. The state has till now registered 150 cases under the act. After rationalist narendra dabholkars killing, maharashtra. The maharashtra prevention and eradication of human sacrifice. The maharashtra prevention and eradication of human sacrifice and other inhuman, evil and aghori practices and black magic act, 20 recently, the maharashtra state legislature passed the much publicized anti superstition bill.
On the lines of antisuperstition and black magic bill, passed by maharashtra and karnataka, kerala law reforms commission has drafted the. And whereas the governor of maharashtra was satisfied that circumstances existed which rendered it necessary for him to take immediate action to make a law for the purposes aforesaid. Triggered by his murder on 20 august 20, the pending antisuperstition and black magic ordinance was promulgated in the state of maharashtra, four days later. Karnataka assembly passes antisuperstition bill media. Maharashtra prevention and eradication of human sacrifice and. The winter session of the maharashtra state legislature, held in nagpur, has a reputation for throwing up surprises. Jul 14, 2016 the karnataka prevention and eradication of human sacrifice and other inhuman evil and aghori practices and black magic bill, 2016, modelled on the maharashtra anti superstition law, has been in the making since 20 when the congress came to power and chief minister siddaramaiah asked an expert panel at the national law school to draft a model. The anti black magic and superstition ordinance has been promulgated in maharashtra, four days after the murder of rationalist narendra dabholkar. Maharashtra to issue antisuperstition ordinance the hindu. The maharashtra government decided to promulgate an ordinance to enact a longpending bill to uproot black magic, blind faith and superstitious beliefs. Dec, 20 the maharashtra prevention and eradication of human sacrifice and other inhuman, evil and aghori practices and black magic act, 20 is a criminal law act for the state of maharashtra, india, originally drafted by anti superstition activist and the founder of maharashtra andhashraddha nirmoolan samiti mans, narendra dabholkar 194520 in 2003. The maharashtra prevention and eradication of human sacrifice and other.
The maharashtra prevention and eradication of human sacrifice and other when the antisuperstition act was passed, as per standard if they began to be implemented and used as guidelines by police, 12 nov 2017 guide to antisuperstition and black magic act the maharashtra prevention and eradication of human sacrifice and other inhuman, evil and. The history of the anti superstition bill began in 2003, when the first draft of the anti superstition bill was tabled. Maharashtra passes dabholkars antisuperstition bill as ordinance. Dec, 20 the maharashtra assembly created history by passing the muchawaited anti superstitions bill in the ongoing winter session of the state legislature in nagpur on friday. Based on a bill that dabholkar championed for almost 20 years, it could be the first such legislation in india. Some beliefs and practices, which are considered superstitious by some, may not be. Act to be in addition to and not in derogation of any other law. Maharashtra anti corruption bureau acb dg, parambir singh to ani.
Mar 04, 2020 and whereas the governor of maharashtra was satisfied that circumstances existed which rendered it necessary for him to take immediate action to make a law for the purposes aforesaid. We are investigating around 3000 tenders in irrigation related complaints. These are routine inquiries which are closed and all ongoing investigations are continuing as they were earlier. The angry protests sparked by the brutal murder of renowned rationalist narendra dabholkar have prompted the maharashtra government to clear an ordinance enforcing the anti superstition measures. Anti superstition law jadu tona andhshradha virodhi bill of. Superstition in india refers to superstition prevalent in india. Superstitions in maharashtra and india people all over the world believe in superstition.
India is known as a land of snake charmers to the world and superstitions have been the part and parcel of the country since ages. The maharashtra prevention and eradication of human sacrifice and other inhuman, evil and aghori practices and black magic act, 20 is a criminal law act for the state of maharashtra, india, originally drafted by anti superstition activist and the founder of maharashtra andhashraddha nirmoolan samiti mans, narendra dabholkar 194520 in 2003. Aug 22, 20 after rationalist narendra dabholkars killing, maharashtra govt clears anti superstition ordinance all india reported by tejas mehta, edited by deepshikha ghosh updated. Maharashtra hurriedly approves ordinance to curb black magic and human sacrifice. Sep 27, 2017 the karnataka cabinet on wednesday cleared the muchdelayed and debated karnataka prevention and eradication of inhuman evil practices and black magic bill, 2017, popularly known as the anti superstit. The maharashtra assembly created history by passing the muchawaited antisuperstitions bill in the ongoing winter session of the state legislature in nagpur on friday. It proposes that human beings demonstrate a dual loyalty. The maharashtra government dillydallied for over seven years to pass the anti superstition and black magic bill, and it took the. Welcoming the move, shyam manav of the akhil bharatiya andhshrdhha nirmoolan samiti said, the government has paid tribute to dabholka r by deciding to issue the ordinance. It was called the jadu tona andhshradha virodhi bill of 2003. Mar 04, 2020 1 the maharashtra prevention and eradication of human sacrifice and other inhuman, evil and aghori practices and black magic ordinance, 20, is hereby repealed. The next year, in 2014, he was posthumously awarded the padma shri for social work. On 24 aug maharashtra govt issued the ordinance maharashtra prevention and eradication of human sacrifice and other inhuman evil and aghori practices and black magic ordinance 20 which would be tabled in the winter session being held at nagpur with effect from 9 dec 20 to convert it into the regular law.
Access to acts and ordinances section of law and judiciary department of maharashtra is also given. Thirteen superstitious rituals have classified as evil practices and amount to severe punishment according the draft model legislation on antisuperstition. Narendra dabholkar author of shraddha andhashraddha. Maharashtras antiblack magic bill attracts attention of. Maharashtra prevention and eradication of human sacrifice. It has been developed with an objective to enable a single window access to information and services being provided by the various indian. Factories maharashtra amendment act 2015 pdf download. Draft bill the novelty of this draft law is that it does not get entrapped in.
The anti superstition and black magic ordinance was enacted by the government of maharashtra in 20. The step has come following the death of anti superstition activist narendra dabholkar. Some beliefs and practices, which are considered superstitious by some, may not be considered so by others. Thirteen superstitious rituals have classified as evil practices and amount to severe punishment according the draft model legislation on anti superstition. Acts and rules of maharashtra government national portal. And whereas the governor of maharashtra was satisfied that circumstances existed which rendered it necessary for him to take immediate action further to amend the maharashtra police act, for the purposes hereinafter appearing. Antisuperstition and black magic act wikimili, the free. Persons in news current affairs current affairs today. The anti black magic and superstition ordinance has been promulgated in maharashtra, four days after the murder of rationalist. Amidst protests, the karnataka legislative assembly passes the popular antisuperstition bill, listing the banned superstitious practices. Pdf compression, ocr, web optimization using a watermarked evaluation copy of. A medical practitioner turned activist, dr dabholkar was renowned for his more than twodecadelong crusade in the state against superstitions and his efforts to promote broader social reform. The maharashtra legislation has stopped the act of human sacrifice. The bill, commonly known as the antisuperstition bill, was promulgated as an ordinance on august 24, four days after the assassination of rationalist narendra dabholkar.
Antisuperstition ordinance promulgated in maharashtra. In 1989 he founded and became president of the maharashtra andhashraddha nirmoolan samiti mans. The murder of dr narendra dabholkar in 20 had propelled the maharashtra government to pass its antisuperstition law. Aug 20, 20 triggered by his murder on 20 august 20, the pending anti superstition and black magic ordinance was promulgated in the state of maharashtra, four days later. The antisuperstition crusader was shot dead by two youths near. Users can get acts and rules of different departments of state government. Religion and psychoanalysis in india questions the assumptions of an established scientific, evidencebased global mental health paradigm by examining the practices of faithbased healing. Dec 11, 20 the bill, commonly known as the anti superstition bill, was promulgated as an ordinance on august 24, four days after the assassination of rationalist narendra dabholkar. Kerala plans law against superstition the times of india kerala plans law against superstition tnn jul 1, 2015, 08.
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