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Gauhati HC: Witch-Hunt Still Prevalent In Many States; Need Special Law To Tackle It(01.11.2017)

Gauhati High Court has observed that branding of a man or a woman as a witch and then resorting to witch hunting is the most dehumanising act and is o.....

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Madhya Pradesh High Court Issues Notice on Plea Against Witch-Hunting(20.01.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued a notice on a Plea filed against the infamous practice of witch-hunting, prevalent in the state.

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SC Condemns Witch-Hunting, Says Superstition Continues to Override Constitutional Morality(14.08.2026)

Supreme Court has expressed deep concern over the persistence of witch-hunting in India, observing that superstition, prejudice and irrational fear co.....

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Jharkhand HC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance of Murder of a Family as Part of 'Witch-Hunt'(09.03.2021)

Jharkhand High Court has taken suo moto cognizance of the 'disturbing' killings of five members of a family in the State, including a five years old c.....

Tags : Jharkhand High Court, Murder of a Family, 'Witch-Hunt'