Anti-superstition act in place, but rules still in the making
A Pune woman's exploitation by an astrologer highlights a critical flaw: Maharashtra's anti-superstition law, enacted in 2013, lacks operational rules. Despite its intent to protect vulnerable individuals, particularly women, from fraudulent practices, the absence of guidelines hinders victim rehabilitation and investigation. Activists urge the government to frame rules for effective implementation.
A Pune woman's exploitation by an astrologer highlights a critical flaw: Maharashtra's anti-superstition law, enacted in 2013, lacks operational rules. Despite its intent to protect vulnerable individuals, particularly women, from fraudulent practices, the absence of guidelines hinders victim rehabilitation and investigation. Activists urge the government to frame rules for effective implementation.
