The Odisha Prevention of Witch-Hunting Act, 2013.
odisha · 2014
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- S. 2Section 2 defines terms like "witch," "witchcraft," "witch-doctor," and "witch-hunting" for the Odisha Prevention of Witch-Hunting Act, 2013.
- S. 3No person shall commit witch-hunting or exercise or practise witch craft with intent to cause harm or injury to another
- S. 4Section 4 penalizes witch-hunting and related acts of violence against women, with imprisonment and fines.
- S. 5Section 5 penalizes witchcraft and harmful witch doctor practices with up to three years' imprisonment and a fine.
- S. 7Repeat offenders of witch-hunting offenses face imprisonment up to seven years and a fine of at least ten thousand rupees.
- S. 8Section 8 of the Odisha Prevention of Witch-Hunting Act, 2013, states that its provisions supplement, not override, existing laws.
- S. 9Section 9 mandates courts to consider victim's damages and treatment costs when imposing fines, and to award part of the fine as compensation.
- S. 10Every offence under this Act shall be cognizable and non-bailable
- S. 11Section 11 authorizes the State Government to create awareness programs against witch-hunting and related superstitions.