Woman Puts Mustard Seeds On Karnataka Judge's Chair, Arrested For Black Magic
A 65-year-old woman was arrested in Karnataka after being caught on CCTV performing a ritual involving mustard seeds on a judge's chair. She faces charges under the Karnataka Prevention and Eradication of Inhuman Evil Practices and Black Magic Act.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the continued legal enforcement against superstitious practices in India and the security concerns within judicial premises.
A 65-year-old woman was arrested in Karnataka's Chikkaballapur after she was allegedly caught on CCTV performing black magic inside a courtroom, sparking concern among court officials.Police said the woman allegedly entered the 1st Additional Senior Civil Judge and Court of Judicial Magistrate of First Class (JMFC Court) and sprinkled white mustard seeds on the judge's chair as part of the purported ritual.According to Chikkaballapur City Police, the accused, identified as Manjula, allegedly carried out the act inside the court premises.
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