Supreme Court Petition Seeks Stronger Action Against Superstition and Sorcery: In a recent move, advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay has filed a petition with the Supreme Court urging for the establishment of rigorous laws to combat superstition and sorcery. The petition aims to address the harmful impact of these practices on communities and prevent exploitation by fraudulent practitioners.

The plea stresses the necessity for a comprehensive anti-superstition and sorcery law. It calls on both the central and state governments to promote a scientific approach to counteract irrational beliefs that lead to community harm. By advocating for the creation of such laws, the petition seeks to protect innocent individuals from being deceived by fake seers and exploitative practices.

Filed under Article 32 as a Public Interest Litigation, the petition emphasizes the importance of fostering a scientific temper and humanism, as outlined in Article 51A of the Indian Constitution. It requests that the government take steps to implement these values and ensure adherence to fundamental rights protected under Articles 14, 21, and 25.

The petition also proposes the formation of an expert committee to evaluate the possibility of criminalizing superstitious practices. This committee would consider incorporating these issues into the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

Upadhyay argues that while the introduction of strict laws is essential, real change requires a shift in public attitudes. Awareness campaigns and the involvement of community and religious leaders are seen as critical to dispelling myths and fostering a more rational mindset.

The plea further addresses the need for specific legislation to tackle dehumanizing and brutal practices, as well as concerns regarding mass conversions driven by superstition and sorcery.

Recent Updates

Delhi High Court: 10 Additional Judges Elevated to Permanent Positions

NEET UG 2024 Supreme Court Hearing Live: Updates on Paper Leak Allegations

Supreme Court to Hear 40 Pleas on NEET-UG 2024 Controversy Today