{"id":36044,"date":"2026-11-12T11:40:31","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T11:40:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/?p=36044"},"modified":"2026-11-12T11:50:26","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T11:50:26","slug":"male-circumcision-medical-benefits-risks-religious-traditions-and-legal-aspects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/male-circumcision-medical-benefits-risks-religious-traditions-and-legal-aspects\/","title":{"rendered":"Male Circumcision: Medical Benefits, Risks, Religious Traditions and Legal Aspects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 id=\"h-male-circumcision\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Male_Circumcision\"><\/span>Male Circumcision<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Male circumcision is a surgical procedure in which the foreskin covering the tip of the penis is removed. It is one of the oldest and most widely practised surgical procedures in the world and is performed for medical, religious, cultural and personal reasons. Medical research has identified several health benefits associated with circumcision, while also recognising that, like any surgical procedure, it carries certain risks.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 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ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/male-circumcision-medical-benefits-risks-religious-traditions-and-legal-aspects\/#Medical_Benefits_of_Male_Circumcision\" >Medical Benefits of Male Circumcision<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/male-circumcision-medical-benefits-risks-religious-traditions-and-legal-aspects\/#Protection_Against_HIV\" >Protection Against HIV<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/male-circumcision-medical-benefits-risks-religious-traditions-and-legal-aspects\/#Protection_Against_Other_Sexually_Transmitted_Infections_STIs\" >Protection Against Other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/male-circumcision-medical-benefits-risks-religious-traditions-and-legal-aspects\/#Reduced_Risk_of_Certain_Cancers\" >Reduced Risk of Certain Cancers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/male-circumcision-medical-benefits-risks-religious-traditions-and-legal-aspects\/#Prevention_of_Urinary_Tract_Infections_UTIs\" >Prevention of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/male-circumcision-medical-benefits-risks-religious-traditions-and-legal-aspects\/#Prevention_of_Foreskin-Related_Problems\" >Prevention of Foreskin-Related Problems<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/male-circumcision-medical-benefits-risks-religious-traditions-and-legal-aspects\/#Possible_Risks_and_Complications_of_Male_Circumcision\" >Possible Risks and Complications of Male Circumcision<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/male-circumcision-medical-benefits-risks-religious-traditions-and-legal-aspects\/#Religious_and_Cultural_Traditions_of_Male_Circumcision\" >Religious and Cultural Traditions of Male Circumcision<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/male-circumcision-medical-benefits-risks-religious-traditions-and-legal-aspects\/#Circumcision_in_Islam_Khitan_or_Khatna\" >Circumcision in Islam (Khitan or Khatna)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/male-circumcision-medical-benefits-risks-religious-traditions-and-legal-aspects\/#Circumcision_in_Judaism_Brit_Milah\" >Circumcision in Judaism (Brit Milah)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/male-circumcision-medical-benefits-risks-religious-traditions-and-legal-aspects\/#Other_Religious_and_Cultural_Traditions\" >Other Religious and Cultural Traditions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/male-circumcision-medical-benefits-risks-religious-traditions-and-legal-aspects\/#Legal_Position_of_Male_Circumcision_in_India\" >Legal Position of Male Circumcision in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/male-circumcision-medical-benefits-risks-religious-traditions-and-legal-aspects\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/male-circumcision-medical-benefits-risks-religious-traditions-and-legal-aspects\/#References_and_Important_Sources\" >References and Important Sources<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/male-circumcision-medical-benefits-risks-religious-traditions-and-legal-aspects\/#Medical_Sources\" >Medical Sources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/male-circumcision-medical-benefits-risks-religious-traditions-and-legal-aspects\/#Islamic_Sources\" >Islamic Sources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/male-circumcision-medical-benefits-risks-religious-traditions-and-legal-aspects\/#Jewish_Sources\" >Jewish Sources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/male-circumcision-medical-benefits-risks-religious-traditions-and-legal-aspects\/#Indian_Legal_Source\" >Indian Legal Source<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-medical-benefits-of-male-circumcision\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medical_Benefits_of_Male_Circumcision\"><\/span>Medical Benefits of Male Circumcision<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-protection-against-hiv\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Protection_Against_HIV\"><\/span>Protection Against HIV<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Research shows that circumcised men have approximately a 50\u201360% lower risk of acquiring HIV through heterosexual contact with an infected female partner. Removal of the foreskin reduces the likelihood of the virus entering the body through the inner foreskin tissue. This protective effect is most significant in settings with high heterosexual HIV prevalence; the absolute benefit is smaller in low-prevalence populations. Circumcision provides only partial protection and does not replace the consistent use of condoms or other proven prevention methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-protection-against-other-sexually-transmitted-infections-stis\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Protection_Against_Other_Sexually_Transmitted_Infections_STIs\"><\/span>Protection Against Other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Circumcision reduces the risk of certain STIs, particularly human papillomavirus (HPV) and genital herpes (HSV-2). It may also lower the risk of some other infections, though it does not offer complete protection against all STIs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-reduced-risk-of-certain-cancers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduced_Risk_of_Certain_Cancers\"><\/span>Reduced Risk of Certain Cancers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Penile cancer is rare. Circumcision, especially when performed in infancy or childhood, is associated with a lower risk of this disease. By reducing the transmission of high-risk HPV types, it may also indirectly lower the risk of cervical cancer in female partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-prevention-of-urinary-tract-infections-utis\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prevention_of_Urinary_Tract_Infections_UTIs\"><\/span>Prevention of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Uncircumcised infant boys have a higher risk of urinary tract infections, particularly in the first year of life. Circumcision significantly reduces this risk, although the majority of uncircumcised boys do not develop UTIs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-prevention-of-foreskin-related-problems\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prevention_of_Foreskin-Related_Problems\"><\/span>Prevention of Foreskin-Related Problems<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Circumcision prevents conditions such as phimosis (a foreskin that is too tight to retract), paraphimosis (a retracted foreskin that cannot return to its normal position and may compromise blood flow), and balanitis (inflammation or infection of the glans). Some of these conditions can also be managed medically or through alternative procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-possible-risks-and-complications-of-male-circumcision\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Possible_Risks_and_Complications_of_Male_Circumcision\"><\/span>Possible Risks and Complications of Male Circumcision<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When performed by trained medical professionals under sterile conditions, circumcision is generally safe. Possible complications include bleeding, infection, pain, swelling, excessive or insufficient removal of foreskin, and, rarely, injury to the penis or urethra. Another uncommon complication is meatal stenosis (narrowing of the urethral opening). Proper medical supervision, sterile technique and adequate pain relief help minimise these risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Infant circumcision is regarded as an elective procedure by major paediatric associations, including the American Academy of Paediatrics. While the AAP has stated that the health benefits outweigh the risks, it does not recommend routine universal circumcision for all newborns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-religious-and-cultural-traditions-of-male-circumcision\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Religious_and_Cultural_Traditions_of_Male_Circumcision\"><\/span>Religious and Cultural Traditions of Male Circumcision<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Circumcision has been practised for thousands of years and remains an important religious and cultural tradition in several communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-circumcision-in-islam-khitan-or-khatna\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Circumcision_in_Islam_Khitan_or_Khatna\"><\/span>Circumcision in Islam (Khitan or Khatna)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Islam, male circumcision is known as &#8216;khitan&#8217; or &#8216;khatna&#8217;. It is associated with personal cleanliness, hygiene and spiritual purity (Taharah). Although circumcision is not mentioned by name in the Quran, Muslims follow it as a tradition linked to Prophet Ibrahim (AS). The Quran states, &#8220;Then We revealed to you (O Muhammad): Follow the religion of Abraham&#8230;\u201d (Surah An-Nahl, 16:123).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), circumcision is one of the natural practices of cleanliness (Fitrah). A well-known Hadith lists five practices of Fitrah: circumcision, shaving the pubic hair, trimming the moustache, clipping the nails and removing armpit hair (Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim). Islamic scholars differ on its legal status. Some regard it as obligatory (Wajib), while others consider it a strongly recommended practice (Sunnah Mu\u2019akkadah). In contemporary practice, circumcision is generally performed during infancy or childhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-circumcision-in-judaism-brit-milah\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Circumcision_in_Judaism_Brit_Milah\"><\/span>Circumcision in Judaism (Brit Milah)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Judaism, circumcision is called Brit Milah, meaning the Covenant of Circumcision. It is a fundamental religious obligation and a sign of the covenant between God and the prophet Abraham. According to the Torah (Genesis 17:10\u201312), male children are to be circumcised on the eighth day after birth. The ceremony is traditionally performed by a trained religious practitioner known as a Mohel, provided the infant is medically fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-other-religious-and-cultural-traditions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Religious_and_Cultural_Traditions\"><\/span>Other Religious and Cultural Traditions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some Christian communities, particularly Coptic and Ethiopian Orthodox Christians, practise male circumcision as part of their cultural and religious heritage. Mainstream Catholic and Protestant Christianity does not treat circumcision as a religious obligation. In several African communities, including the Xhosa and Maasai, circumcision serves as an important traditional rite of passage marking the transition from boyhood to manhood. Certain indigenous communities in other parts of the world also observe it as a cultural practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-legal-position-of-male-circumcision-in-india\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legal_Position_of_Male_Circumcision_in_India\"><\/span>Legal Position of Male Circumcision in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Male circumcision is not prohibited by any specific Indian law and is commonly performed for medical, religious and cultural reasons. When the procedure is carried out on a minor, informed consent must be obtained from the parent or legal guardian in accordance with applicable medical and legal requirements. The procedure should be performed by a suitably qualified medical professional under safe and hygienic conditions, with due regard for the child\u2019s health, safety and best interests. Regulation 7.16 of the National Medical Commission\u2019s Code of Medical Ethics Regulations, 2002, addresses the requirement of consent before surgical operations, including those performed on minors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Male circumcision holds medical, religious, cultural and social significance. Medical research recognises several potential health benefits, particularly in reducing the risk of certain infections and foreskin-related conditions. At the same time, the procedure carries risks and is not medically necessary for every male. Any decision regarding circumcision should therefore take into account the medical benefits and risks, the requirement of informed consent, religious or cultural beliefs, and the individual\u2019s overall health and circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-references-and-important-sources\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References_and_Important_Sources\"><\/span>References and Important Sources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-medical-sources\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medical_Sources\"><\/span>Medical Sources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>World Health Organization (WHO), Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision for HIV Prevention.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Male Circumcision and HIV Prevention.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Morris, B. J., Krieger, J. N. and Klausner, J. D. (2017), CDC\u2019s Male Circumcision Recommendations Represent a Key Public Health Measure, Global Health: Science and Practice, 5(1), 15\u201327.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-islamic-sources\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Islamic_Sources\"><\/span>Islamic Sources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Quran, Surah An-Nahl (16:123).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith on Fitrah.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sahih Muslim, Hadith 257.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-jewish-sources\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jewish_Sources\"><\/span>Jewish Sources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Torah, Genesis 17:10\u201314.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leviticus 12:3.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-indian-legal-source\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indian_Legal_Source\"><\/span>Indian Legal Source<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>National Medical Commission, Code of Medical Ethics Regulations, 2002, Regulation 7.16.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-related-links yoast-seo-related-links\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/mandatory-nat-testing-blood-banks-india-supreme-court\/\">Supreme Court to Examine Mandatory NAT Testing in Blood Banks Across India<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/gender-blindness-in-gender-justice-domestic-violence-against-men-in-india\/\">Gender Blindness In Gender Justice: Domestic Violence Against Men In India<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/in-the-halls-of-justice-women-lawyers-gender-inequities-in-indias-legal-profession\/\">In the Halls of Justice: Women Lawyers, Gender Inequities in India\u2019s Legal Profession<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/blood-donation-ban-gays-transgender-sex-workers-supreme-court-india\/\">Blood Donation Ban on Gays, Transgender Persons &amp; Sex Workers Upheld: Centre Defends Policy Before Supreme Court<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/understanding-indian-jurisprudence-principles-and-characteristics\/\">Understanding Indian Jurisprudence: Principles and Characteristics<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Male Circumcision Male circumcision is a surgical procedure in which the foreskin covering the tip of the penis is removed. It is one of the oldest and most widely practised surgical procedures in the world and is performed for medical, religious, cultural and personal reasons. 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He has held several senior positions in the West Bengal Police, Kolkata Police, and Barrackpore Police Commissionerate, and served as Special IG and IGP of Correctional Services, West Bengal. \ud83c\udf93 Academic Excellence: He holds degrees in Science, Arts, Law, and Business Administration, along with multiple postgraduate diplomas in specialised fields, including Human Rights, Psychology, Public Administration, and Disaster Management. He has also undergone specialised training at SVPNPA, IIM Ahmedabad, and in Singapore. \ud83d\udcda Author &amp; Research Scholar: He has authored Police Investigation &amp; Allied Matters and Alternative Dispute Resolution: Evolving Trends and Innovations. With over 1,000 articles to his credit, his research and writings cover law, policing, criminal justice, prison administration, politics, and international affairs. His contributions have appeared in reputed police and research journals. \ud83d\uddf3\ufe0f Election Management &amp; Leadership: As an Election Commission of India observer, he has contributed to election management across several Indian states. He has also chaired and served on recruitment boards for Kolkata Police and West Bengal Police. His professional interests span law, governance, correctional administration, international affairs, and management, reflecting a sustained commitment to institutional development, knowledge sharing, and public service.","url":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/author\/md-imranwahab\/"}]}},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/male-circumcision-medical-benefits-risks-religious-traditions.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36044","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/49"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=36044"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36044\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":36176,"href":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36044\/revisions\/36176"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/36173"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=36044"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=36044"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=36044"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}