Superstition is not at all super.

Every religion has lots of influence in so many aspects of indian society. Indian form of secularism that's enshrined in its constitution, not just permits one's religious rights but also assures equal promotions to such affairs. When religions completely mask one's scientific temper, people are becoming blind to basic science. The beliefs of such an unstable mind are easily subjected to get infused with unscientific assurances and promises from witchcrafts. Though Falling prey to such exploitations is a very dangerous trend, that has no place in a modern world,  people still follow such practices in secret, with lots of inhuman, immoral and unscientific activities for experiencing miraculous changes in their life. Be it some drop of water to heal an inoperable cancer and these are sometimes reach upto the level of human sacrifices.

As per 2021 report of National Crime Record Beuro( NCRB), 68 killings were occured as a part of witchcraft in 2021. And 6 deaths were happened purely as a human sacrifice. In 2020 also, 88 deaths were reported and 11 lives have sacrificed. The maximum number of cases were from Chattisgarh(20), Madhyapradesh(18), and Telangana(11). 

When we look at the legal remedies for these, section 302 can be taken against the culprits of human sacrifice as punishment for murder. Section 295(A) can also come into play if there is misuse of ones religious feeling in such superstitious practices. Article 51(A) of Indian constitution also Highlites the need for developing scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform, as a fundamental duty of an indian citizen. Drug and magical remedies act, 1954 stand against superstition when it comes in conflict with any scientifically established medical practices. 

Although there are provisions to punish the culprits of these kind of practices, peoples drive towards such things are still remain irresistible. States like Bihar( in 1999), Jharkhand( 2001) Chattisgarh (2008), Odisha (2013), Maharashtra (2013), Rajasthan (2015), Assam (2018) and Karnataka (2020) have enacted separate laws to prevent witchcrafts, we don't have enough central laws in this regard.

So, it's time to enact a comprehensive central laws with very lucid provisions. There should be awareness programs to facilitate scientific temper among the people. As most of such practices are circulated through social media platforms, regulating such contents is the need of hour. Mental health awareness is also to be incorporated in this mission to bring back the people from their frustration and to give them more mental health support.