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- A government-appointed expert committee has drafted legislation to criminalize black magic and occult practices in Kerala.
- The proposed bill categorizes twenty-two specific offenses ranging from human sacrifice to harassment and exploitation.
- Punishments for these crimes include up to life imprisonment, in addition to penalties under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
- The committee also proposes the formation of special investigation teams in every district to address these offenses.
- The bill aims to protect citizens while maintaining constitutional safeguards regarding religious freedom.
What to watch next
- Government approval and potential introduction of the bill in the legislative assembly
- Formation of district-level special investigation teams
- Establishment of the state-level monitoring committee
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Named India · Government of Kerala · Jacob Punnoose · Kerala High Court · Kerala Yukthivadi Sangham · K. Sasidharan Nair
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