Maharashtra Prevention and Eradication of Human Sacrifice and other Inhuman, Evil and Aghori Practices and Black Magic Act, 2013
The Maharashtra Prevention and Eradication of Human Sacrifice and other Inhuman, Evil and Aghori Practices and Black Magic Act, 2013
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This Maharashtra law aims to stop dangerous and superstitious practices like human sacrifice, black magic, and aghori rituals. It applies to everyone in the state, prohibiting anyone from committing, promoting, or advertising these harmful acts. The legislation establishes a special police role called a Vigilance Officer to detect and prevent these crimes. Violating the law is a serious offense punishable by imprisonment for at least six months and a fine, ensuring public safety and eradicating these inhuman practices from society.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Prevention and eradication of human sacrifice and other inhuman, evil and aghori practices and black magic.
- 4. Jurisdiction to try offences.
- 5. Vigilance Officer.
- 6. Powers of entry, search, etc.
- 7. Application of provisions of sections 159 and 160 of Maharashtra Police Act.
- 8. Application of provisions of Code.
- 9. Act to be in addition to and not in derogation of any other law.
- 10. Publication of fact of conviction.
- 11. Rules.
- 12. Savings.
- 13. Repeal of Mah. Ord. XIV of 2013 and saving.
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