(1) Whoever, except in the cases provided for in sub-section (2), commits witch-hunting shall be punishable with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than one year but which may extend to five years or with fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees or with both. (2) Whoever forces a woman, branding her as witch, to drink or eat any inedible substance or any obnoxious substance or parade her naked or with scanty cloths or with painted face or body or commits any similar acts which is derogatory to human dignity or displaces her from her house or other property shall be punishable with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than three years but which may extend to seven years or with fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees or with both.
Section Section 4: Punishment for witch-hunting
Rajasthan Prevention of Witch-Hunting Act 2015State Act of Rajasthan · Act 14 of 2015
Where this provision sits
| Act | Rajasthan Prevention of Witch-Hunting Act 2015 |
|---|---|
| Section | Section 4 |
| Marginal note | Punishment for witch-hunting |
| Jurisdiction | State of Rajasthan |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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