Abstract : Jharkhand, a state in India, was separated from Bihar in the year 2000 and is known for its greenery and natural beauty. But amidst this beauty lies a gruesome practice in remote villages popularly known as Witchcraft. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in Jharkhand, NCRB and other sources disclose data/reports stating that the total number of heinous murders in the name of witchcraft and the number of cases appearing is so high that it puts Jharkhand at one of the top positions among all other states in India. These data authenticate the prevalence of such malaise in the society of Jharkhand especially for women. This chapter deals with the status of witchcraft survivors in Jharkhand. It will analyse the problem in context with the status of the survivor, main accuser, basis of branding a person as a witch and types of violence faced by the survivor of witch-hunting. It will also make a study of the various witch prevention laws by the Government at the central as well as the state level.
Cite : Verma, R. S., & Verma, R. (2024). Bringing Smile On The Blue Faces: A Case Of Witchcraft Survivors From Jharkhand (1st ed., pp. 153-163). Noble Science Press. https://doi.org/10.52458/9788196919535.nsp2024.eb.ch-14
