Maharashtra law against all religions and religious practises etc.

3. Maharashtra "Black Magic" Bill To Impact Religions

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MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, March 20, 2006: The web site at "source" states:

"Are you aware of the fact that Maharashtra (India) government is about to pass a bill in this summer session starting on 13-Mar-2006? The (fake) Maharashtra Eradication of Black Magic, Evil and Aghori Practices Bill, 2005 (known as Black Magic Bill) has now been submitted to the Upper House for ratification. If approved, Maharashtra will have a draconian law. Here are some of the bill's potential impacts: 1. A draconian law that allows the State to arrest without bail and initiate criminal proceedings against those who believe in the power of the divine to cure sickness or any other problems. Law suggests the sentence of 7 years of rigorous imprisonment and 50,000 Rupees. 2. All Hindu epics, Bible, Quran will be questioned for their correctness on basis of modern science, thus banned.3. Alternate medical therapies like Reiki, pranic healing, music healing techniques and all oth er will be banned.4. All miracles are remarked as "so-called" i.e. fake by this law. So all the saints can be arrested if they are not able to prove the teachings of the religion and divine forces on the basis of science. Police will have many more uncontrolled powers. Though the name of bill suggest that it is intended to eradicate black magic, it is not true. Many expert counselors have clarified that under the name of black magic, this law is actually targeting the faith and all the crimes listed under this law are already covered under Indian Penal Code (IPC), so there is no need for new law." For more information, including the text of the bill and analysis by experts, go to "source."