THE DARK SHADOWS OF BLACK
MAGIC:UNVEILING ITS THREATS
AND CONSEQUENCES
UNMASKING
THE DARKNESS
For centuries, black magic has thrived
on superstition, fear, and ignorance —
disguised as tradition but turning
belief into violence against the
vulnerable.
In India, this manifests as Dain
Pratha — a brutal system that
strips women of dignity,
freedom, and often, life itself.
The Devastating
Consequences
These harmful practices don’t just destroy
individuals—they shatter families, tear
communities apart, and spread fear like a silent
epidemic. Victims are robbed of their land,
livelihood, and dignity, plunging entire
communities into poverty. Generations suffer as
the cycle of oppression and despair deepens,
leaving scars that last a lifetime.
Why It Persists: Fear, Greed, and The Case for a Ban
Injustice
No society can claim to be modern while
Superstition overshadows science, and tolerating witch hunts.
ignorance often drowns out awareness. These practices violate fundamental
Poverty and greed prey on these fears, human rights and dehumanize their
while patriarchal systems keep women victims.
vulnerable. They are weapons of control that destroy
Weak governance and ineffective law lives and silence the weak.
enforcement let this violence continue,
unchecked and unchallenged.
Jharkhand Witchcraft Prevention Act
(2001)
A protest scene highlighting efforts to
raise awareness and demand stronger
action against witch accusations and
related violence .
Bihar Prevention of Witch Practices Act
(1999)
A foundational document in India’s
legislative response against
witch-hunting.
Assam Witch Hunting Act (2015,
enforced 2018)
It is a strict anti-witch-hunting law in
Assam, ensuring both severe
punishment for offenders and
protection for victims.
Chhattisgarh Tonhi Pratadna Act (2005)
Aims to protect vulnerable women,
especially in rural and tribal areas where
witch-branding is common.
Thank You
Presentation by Group 5
