cow slaughter ban

Madras high court has issued a blanket ban on the slaughter of cows and calves in Tamil Nadu, not just for Bakrid but on any day. The court directed state authorities to ensure no such slaughter occurs, citing constitutional mandates and existing government orders aimed at protecting cattle and improving the rural economy.

Priests from Ajmer Dargah Sharif have joined a growing call from Muslim clerics nationwide demanding the cow be declared India's national animal and a complete ban on its sale, slaughter, and beef export. This comes amid state government advisories cautioning against cow slaughter during Eid-ul-Azha, with clerics urging Muslims to voluntarily avoid purchasing cows and remain calm during celebrations.

West Bengal has banned cow slaughter without valid fitness certificates, citing a 1950 law and a 2018 court order. Only municipal chairmen and government vets can issue joint certificates for animals over 14 years or incapacitated. The state also ordered zero tolerance for illegal cattle trade and slaughterhouses, with violators facing jail and fines.

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The BJP MP and animal rights activist Maneka Gandhi on Tuesday defended the Karnataka government on the issue of cow slaughter ban, which, she said, should be implemented strictly.

Congress said cow slaughter was banned in 24 of the 29 states, questioning the BJP rhetoric that it would bring a central law on the issue.

Big cats stretching themselves in the biological parks across the state can rely on plan B for their diet if President Prathiba Patil gives her assent to the controversial cow slaughter ban bill.

Seers of various mutts have urged the state government to enforce the law banning cow-slaughter.

The ban on sale and consumption of beef in Maharashtra by the state's BJP government provoked reactions in Chennai on Friday, when a group of advocates held a 'beef eating protest' on Madras high court campus to drive home the point that governments had no business to decide the eating habits of citizens.

The judge in the case stressed the importance of cows in India, and how they play a role in Hinduism. He also said that science has proven that houses made of cow dung remain unaffected by atomic radiation, and that cow's urine can cure many incurable diseases. The judge also said that cow protection is not being implemented on the ground, and that incidents of cow slaughter and illegal transportation are happening regularly.

As the country debates the country-wide ban on cow slaughter, a panel is giving shape to a report. Its framework is the Lodha Committee report, which recommended a ban. Sunday Times takes stock of the bovine battle.

The Jain community heads appealed to Yediyurappa to impose a total ban on cow slaughter as has been done in Gujarat.

NEW DELHI: Even after Lok Sabha Speaker Manohar Joshi on Thursday allowed agriculture minister Rajnath Singh to introduce the anti-cow slaughter Bill, the government decided to postpone it in the face of fierce protests.

NEW DELHI: The Centre is planning an all-India ban. A statement that will please both PETA and the saffron brigade.

Supreme Court, upheld the validity of a Gujarat law imposing a ban on slaughtering of bulls and bullocks.

The Madurai bench of the Madras high court on Wednesday extended its interim stay on operation of the rule banning sale of cattle for slaughter in animal markets, for four weeks.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Kerala government on Wednesday expressed its reservation over Centre's move to enforce a nationwide ban on cow slaughter by bringing in a legislation under entry 17 of the Concurrent List.