The Assam Healing (Prevention of Evil) Practices Act, 2024
The Assam Healing (Prevention of Evil) Practices Act, 2024
This Act prohibits the performance, promotion, and advertising of magical or miracle remedies aimed at curing diseases in Assam, targeting individuals who exploit the public through fraudulent and superstitious practices. It applies to anyone engaging in these activities to cheat or harm gullible individuals seeking healthcare. The legislation matters because it safeguards public health and prevents financial exploitation by criminalizing deceptive healing methods, imposing strict penalties including imprisonment and fines. Law enforcement has the authority to investigate and search premises to enforce these provisions, ensuring that public health is not compromised by unscientific and exploitative cures in the name of God or magic.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Prohibition of magical remedies for healing of diseases etc
- 4. De-notification of magical practices
- 5. Provided that the State Government, before de-notifying any such practice, shall be satisfied that such practice is not harmful to any person or the society in any manner.
- 6. Penalty
- 7. Provided that in case of a subsequent conviction, the person shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years or with fine which may extend to one lakh rupees or with both.
- 8. Power to make rules
- 9. Power to remove difficulties
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