These extreme stunts aren’t just magic tricks—they’re a religious experience
Eating glass. Fire walking. Sword swallowing. These acts that shock and delight have roots in the real and mythical practices ...
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Black Magic Act targets only harmful practices, not legitimate religious practices: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court recently held that the Maharashtra Black Magic Act, which was enacted to curb harmful practices, does ...
Legitimate religious practices not penalised by Black Magic Act: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court upheld the acquittal of Gujarat-based godman Ramesh Modak, ruling the Black Magic Act does not prohibit ...
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Phillips Stevens Jr.
Phillips Stevens Jr. is a cultural anthropologist whose research analyzes and traces the roots of religion and spiritualism in human culture. He can speak to the media about topics that range from ...
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Legitimate religious practices not penalised by Black Magic Act: HC
The `Black Magic Act’ of Maharashtra is meant to curb harmful practices but does not prohibit “legitimate religious practices”, the Bombay High Court has said while upholding the discharge of a ...