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Woman Puts Mustard Seeds On Karnataka Judge's Chair, Arrested For Black Magic

A woman has been arrested in Karnataka for allegedly placing mustard seeds on a judge's chair as part of a suspected occult ritual. The incident occurred at the local court premises, leading to immediate police intervention and legal action.

By Project Chintan Newsroom
14 July 2026 · 1 min read
Woman Puts Mustard Seeds On Karnataka Judge's Chair, Arrested For Black Magic

A woman was taken into custody after she was caught placing mustard seeds on the chair of a judge in Karnataka. Court staff noticed the suspicious activity and alerted the authorities, who discovered multiple seeds scattered across the judicial seat.

Following the incident, local law enforcement officials confirmed that the woman is being investigated for attempting to perform rituals intended to influence the judiciary. The motives behind her specific actions are currently being reviewed by investigators as part of the formal inquiry.

Police have officially registered a case against her under the Karnataka Prevention and Eradication of Inhuman Evil Practices and Black Magic Act, 2017. This legislation aims to curb superstitious practices and exploitation under the guise of occultism. Source: Police statement.

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