Sikkim State Assembly Passes Bill Prohibiting Cow Slaughter
7 years, 6 months ago

Sikkim State Assembly Passes Bill Prohibiting Cow Slaughter

Live Law  

The State of Sikkim has reportedly become the first north-eastern State to pass a Bill banning cow slaughter, with the State Assembly passing the Sikkim Prevention of Cow Slaughter Bill, 2017 on Tuesday.The Bill was tabled by State Animal Husbandry Minister Mr. Somnath Poudyal, who was quoted as saying, “Generally, the tendency of the cow owners is to cull and sell the cows once they are. The State of Sikkim has reportedly become the first north-eastern State to pass a Bill banning cow slaughter, with the State Assembly passing the Sikkim Prevention of Cow Slaughter Bill, 2017 on Tuesday. The Bill was tabled by State Animal Husbandry Minister Mr. Somnath Poudyal, who was quoted as saying, “Generally, the tendency of the cow owners is to cull and sell the cows once they are old and unproductive, which is highly unethical as well as inhumane. Representing 30 Maharashtra-based social activists, she is challenging the May 6, 2016 order of the Bombay High Court which had upheld the ban on cow slaughter in the State under the amended Maharashtra Animals Preservation Act, 2015.

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Assam’s beef ban: The laws, and history of cow protection in India, explained
3 months, 1 week ago

Assam’s beef ban: The laws, and history of cow protection in India, explained

Hindustan Times  

With Assam this week banning the consumption of beef in public places, including restaurants and events, another saga in India’s political and social life connected to cow slaughter has been inaugurated. 20 out of 28 states in India have various laws regulating the act of slaughtered cows, prohibiting the slaughter or sale of cow meat Despite the overwhelming sentiment of …

Meghalaya BJP legislator slams Assam beef ban
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Meghalaya BJP legislator slams Assam beef ban

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI: A Bharatiya Janata Party MLA in Meghalaya has followed Kerala BJP vice-president Major Ravi in slamming the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led Assam government’s ban on the consumption of beef in hotels, restaurants, and public places. Sanbor Shullai, an outspoken MLA who represents the BJP from the South Shillong constituency, said the Assam Cabinet’s decision to amend a cattle-related law to …

Govt planning new law on cow slaughter ban: Odisha Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Govt planning new law on cow slaughter ban: Odisha Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: A day after Assam government’s ban on public consumption of beef, Law minister Prithiviraj Harichandan on Thursday said Odisha is planning to bring a law to ban cow slaughter in the state. The minister told mediapersons that Odisha government is seriously contemplating to ban cow slaughter and illegal transportation of cattle. Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Minister Gokulananda Mallik …

After Assam Beef Ban, Opposition In Odisha Demands Complete Ban On Export Of Beef
Top News
3 months, 3 weeks ago

After Assam Beef Ban, Opposition In Odisha Demands Complete Ban On Export Of Beef

ABP News  

Bhubaneswar: With the Odisha government contemplating to bring a stringent law against cow slaughter and trafficking of cattle, opposition BJD and Congress on Thursday demanded a complete ban on the export of beef from India first. The opposition's demand came after state Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan on Thursday said the state government was seriously contemplating promulgating a law banning cow …

Assam bans beef consumption in public: Where do other states in India stand?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Assam bans beef consumption in public: Where do other states in India stand?

Firstpost  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has prohibited the public consumption of beef, including at hotels, restaurants, and community gatherings, in the state. In fact, in India, only a handful of states allow cattle slaughter Assam has banned the public consumption of beef, including at hotels, restaurants, and community gatherings. The current law in Assam prohibits cattle slaughter and the …

'Look Into Cow Slaughter Cases Across State Seriously': Allahabad High Court Directs UP Govt
1 year, 3 months ago

'Look Into Cow Slaughter Cases Across State Seriously': Allahabad High Court Directs UP Govt

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court has asked the Uttar Pradesh government to look into the Cow Slaughter cases registered within the state seriously. This implies a call to the state police to thoroughly investigate and give serious attention to such cases involving the killing of cows across the state.The Court directed so while expressing its displeasure with a personal affidavit filed …

UP Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act 1955 Doesn't Bar Or Restrict Transportation Of Beef: Allahabad High Court
1 year, 4 months ago

UP Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act 1955 Doesn't Bar Or Restrict Transportation Of Beef: Allahabad High Court

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court has observed that the UP Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act 1955 and its associated Rules apply specifically to the transportation of cows, bulls, or bullocks into Uttar Pradesh from outside the state and thy do not prohibit the transportation of beef, as there is no provision within the Act or rules restricting the movement of beef. …

No proposal to repeal anti-cow slaughter Act, says Karnataka Minister
1 year, 8 months ago

No proposal to repeal anti-cow slaughter Act, says Karnataka Minister

The Hindu  

Despite the Karnataka government stating that there is no proposal to repeal the anti-cow slaughter Act of 2020, since the pros and cons are still under discussion, the Opposition BJP, seeking a firm commitment from the State government, stalled the Legislative Council proceedings on July 5, accusing the government of allowing illegal cow slaughter in the State. Referring to Animal …

Govt. statements on anti-cow slaughter law triggered clashes, says Raghavendra
1 year, 8 months ago

Govt. statements on anti-cow slaughter law triggered clashes, says Raghavendra

The Hindu  

The recent statements by people in the State government on withdrawing the anti-cow slaughter law have caused clashes in society over cow slaughter, said Shivamogga Lok Sabha member B.Y. Speaking to presspersons in Shivamogga on Saturday, Mr. Raghavendra said the Shikaripur police seized two quintals of beef being transported on Friday. The State government’s statements over withdrawing the anti-cow slaughter …

Karnataka: Bommai condemns Congress minister’s remark on anti-cow slaughter law
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka: Bommai condemns Congress minister’s remark on anti-cow slaughter law

Hindustan Times  

Former Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday took strong exception to animal husbandry and veterinary sciences minister K Venkatesh’s statement on the anti-cow slaughter law. Hinting at the possibility of reviewing the anti-cattle slaughter act enacted by the previous BJP government in the state, Venkatesh had said on Saturday, “if buffaloes can be slaughtered, then why not cows.” Former …

Allahabad HC asks Centre to ban cow slaughter in country
2 years ago

Allahabad HC asks Centre to ban cow slaughter in country

Deccan Chronicle  

Lucknow : The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court has sought a decision from the Centre to declare cows as a 'protected national animal' and also enact an appropriate law to ban cow slaughter in the country. "Hope Centre will take a decision to ban cow slaughter, declare cows 'protected national animal', Allahabad High Court said. The Lucknow bench of …

UP 'Cow Slaughter Act' | No Permit Required For Transportation Of Cow, Its Progeny Within Uttar Pradesh: Allahabad High Court
2 years, 7 months ago

UP 'Cow Slaughter Act' | No Permit Required For Transportation Of Cow, Its Progeny Within Uttar Pradesh: Allahabad High Court

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court has observed that mere transportation of a cow and its progeny within the state of Uttar Pradesh is not a violation of any of the provisions of the UP Cow Slaughter Act.The Bench of Justice Mohd. Aslam further held that no permit is required to transport the cow and its progeny within the state of Uttar …

Slaughtering Animals Without License: 'Implementation Of Rules Ineffective, Safeguard Public Interest': Madras High Court
3 years, 3 months ago

Slaughtering Animals Without License: 'Implementation Of Rules Ineffective, Safeguard Public Interest': Madras High Court

Live Law  

While hearing a plea based on a complaint about slaughtering animals without the mandatory license, Madras High Court observed that authorities have not properly implemented the Tamil Nadu Village Panchayats Rules, 1999. In instances of slaughtering animals without the requisite license, appropriate actions including registration of criminal cases must be undertaken, noted the court. It is not made known whether …

Several groups demand repeal of anti-cow slaughter law
3 years, 7 months ago

Several groups demand repeal of anti-cow slaughter law

The Hindu  

Ahead of the legislature session, the first after Basavaraj Bommai took over as Chief Minister, a host of organisations have demanded repeal of the Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, 2020, passed in February 2021. “The Act has led to adverse physical, social, and psychological consequences for farmers, transporters, slaughterhouse workers, tannery workers, loaders/unloaders, cleaners, sanitation workers, …

Ban On Beef Sale Within 5 Km Of Temples: Assam State Assembly Passes 'Assam Cattle Preservation Bill 2021'
3 years, 7 months ago

Ban On Beef Sale Within 5 Km Of Temples: Assam State Assembly Passes 'Assam Cattle Preservation Bill 2021'

Live Law  

The Assam Legislative Assembly today passed the 'Assam Cattle Preservation Bill, 2021' amid absolute bedlam in the House as the opposition staged a walkout as their demand to send the bill to a select committee was not met.As per the provisions of this Bill, which proposes to "regulate slaughter, consumption &. The Assam Legislative Assembly today passed the 'Assam Cattle …

Assam Assembly passes Cattle Preservation Bill, prohibits slaughter in 5km radius of temples
3 years, 7 months ago

Assam Assembly passes Cattle Preservation Bill, prohibits slaughter in 5km radius of temples

Firstpost  

Under the new law, permission for slaughter will not be granted to areas that have predominantly non-beef eating communities Guwahati: The Assam Assembly on Friday passed a Bill to regulate slaughter, consumption and transportation of cattle, notwithstanding the walkout staged by the Opposition parties in protest against the government’s refusal to forward the legislation to a select committee. The ruling …

Jammu and Kashmir clarifies no cow slaughter ban ahead of Bakra-Eid
3 years, 8 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir clarifies no cow slaughter ban ahead of Bakra-Eid

Op India  

After several media houses had reported that Jammu and Kashmir administration has written a letter to authorities asking them to implement the ban on slaughter of bovine animals ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, sparking an uproar among the residents, it issued a clarification saying there was no ban on slaughter of animals on the upcoming Muslim festival. Jammu and Kashmir administration had …

J&K officials seek ban on illegal killing of cows, camels on Bakrid next week
3 years, 8 months ago

J&K officials seek ban on illegal killing of cows, camels on Bakrid next week

India Today  

Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have sought a ban on illegal killing of cows and camels on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha in the Union territory scheduled next week. Director Planning, J&K Animal/Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries Department, while citing an official letter dated June 25 from the Animal Welfare Board of India, Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, said …

Assam Cattle Bill: Selling of beef banned within 5-km radius of temple
3 years, 8 months ago

Assam Cattle Bill: Selling of beef banned within 5-km radius of temple

India TV News  

The Assam government seeks to ban cattle slaughter and sale of beef in parts of the state where Hindus, Jains and Sikhs are in a majority. In this effect, the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government has tabled a bill in the Assam Assembly which also makes transportation of cattle from one district to another and outside Assam illegal in the absence …

No Beef Sale Near Temples: Assam Govt. Introduces 'Assam Cattle Preservation Bill, 2021' In State Assembly
3 years, 8 months ago

No Beef Sale Near Temples: Assam Govt. Introduces 'Assam Cattle Preservation Bill, 2021' In State Assembly

Live Law  

The Assam Government yesterday introduced Assam Cattle Preservation Bill, 2021 in the state Assembly which proposes to "regulate slaughter, consumption & transportation of cattle." The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma tabled the bill in the Assembly which proposes to repeal the Assam Cattle Preservation Act, 1950 and refers to Article 48 of the Constitution. CM of Assam, Himanta …

Assam's cow protection Bill bans sale of beef within 5km of temples
3 years, 8 months ago

Assam's cow protection Bill bans sale of beef within 5km of temples

The Hindu  

Prior to tabling the Assam Cattle Preservation Bill, 2021, in the 126-member Assembly on July 12, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said its primary objective was to check the smuggling of cows to Bangladesh. Police and veterinary officers can seize cattle, carcass or vehicles used to transport cattle sold without following the rules, and the seized cattle would be handed …

Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma's cattle protection bill calls for a blanket ban on cow slaughter
3 years, 8 months ago

Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma's cattle protection bill calls for a blanket ban on cow slaughter

Op India  

On July 12, a new bill was tabled in Assam Legislative Assembly by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. pic.twitter.com/5wckzEi00m — TIMES NOW July 13, 2021 Titled Assam Cattle Preservation Bill, 2021, the proposed bill aims to regulate the slaughter, consumption, illegal transportation of cattle in the state. However, the bill proposed by the Assam government bans the slaughter of all …

What is the Assam Cattle Preservation Bill, 2021: An explainer
3 years, 8 months ago

What is the Assam Cattle Preservation Bill, 2021: An explainer

Hindustan Times  

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma tabled proposed legislation to protect cattle in the state on the first day of the Budget Session of the state assembly on Monday. A competent authority may issue permits for the transportation of cattle for bona fide agricultural or animal husbandry purposes as per the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. The Bill …

Will move Centre if Assam's Cow Protection Bill affects us: Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma
3 years, 8 months ago

Will move Centre if Assam's Cow Protection Bill affects us: Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma

India Today  

Assam’s proposed Cow Protection Bill, which aims to stop transportation or use the state for transporting cattle, has now posed a problem for its Christian-majority neighbouring states. While Christian-majority states like Nagaland and Mizoram are yet to react to the proposed bill, the Meghalaya government has said they would seek the Centre's intervention if Assam’s Cow Protection Bill hampers the …

Meghalaya raises concern over Assam cow protection Bill
3 years, 8 months ago

Meghalaya raises concern over Assam cow protection Bill

The Hindu  

Assam’s proposed Bill to stop the transportation of cattle or use the State for transit of the “sacred” bovine animal has posed a problem for its northeastern neighbours. While Mizoram and Nagaland have chosen not to react, the Meghalaya government said it would seek the Centre’s intervention if the Assam Cattle Preservation Bill, 2021, affects its people and economy. “We …

Cow our mother, slaughter must stop, says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
3 years, 10 months ago

Cow our mother, slaughter must stop, says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

India Today  

The Assam government will take all necessary steps within the ambit of the constitution to protect cows in the state, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said. “Cow is our mother and to protect cow in Assam, the state government will take every step within the ambit of our constitution,” Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday -- the last …

Why Assam is introducing a cow protection bill
3 years, 10 months ago

Why Assam is introducing a cow protection bill

India Today  

On May 22, Assam governor Jagdish Mukhi said in the assembly that the state government would bring a legislation in the next session of the house to protect the cows in the state. I am happy to inform you that my government plans to introduce the Cow Protection Bill in the next assembly session,” Mukhi said, addressing the first session …

Assam to introduce cow protection bill
3 years, 10 months ago

Assam to introduce cow protection bill

The Hindu  

Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi said the State government would introduce a cow protection bill in the next Assembly session. Addressing the inaugural session of the 15th Assam Assembly, he said the government would adopt a zero-tolerance policy for protecting the cow that gives “life-sustaining milk” and is considered a sacred animal. “I am happy to inform you that my government …

Assam govt's cow protection bill to ban transport of cattle outside the state: Governor
3 years, 10 months ago

Assam govt's cow protection bill to ban transport of cattle outside the state: Governor

India Today  

BJP-led government in Assam will introduce a cow protection bill in the next session of the state Legislative Assembly, said Governor Jagdish Mukhi on Saturday. Addressing the inaugural session of the 15th Assam Legislative Assembly, the Assam Governor said in reference to the proposed cow protection bill, "We will adopt a zero-toleration policy and enforce stringent punishment for offenders." Assam …

First Case Under Anti-cow Slaughter Act Registered, Says Karnataka Minister
4 years, 2 months ago

First Case Under Anti-cow Slaughter Act Registered, Says Karnataka Minister

News 18  

Karnataka’s first case under the newly amended anti-Cow slaughter Act has been registered in Kudgi village in Vijayapura district, Animal Husbandry minister Prabhu Chauhan said on Friday. The Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Ordinance, 2020 came into force from January 18 after Governor Vajubahi Rudabhai Vala’s approval. The Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, …

Karnataka Brings Ordinance To Ban Slaughter Of All Cattle Except Buffalo Aged Above 13 Years - Read Ordinance
4 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka Brings Ordinance To Ban Slaughter Of All Cattle Except Buffalo Aged Above 13 Years - Read Ordinance

Live Law  

Following the failure of the Karnataka government to get the law against cattle slaughter passed in the Legislative Council, it has brought an Ordinance.The Karnataka Governor on Tuesday approved the "Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Ordinance, 2020". It seeks to outlaw slaughter of all cattle except buffaloes aged above 13 years.It defines "cattle" as "cow, calf of. …

'Anti-cow Slaughter Bill to Impact Milk Production': Kumaraswamy Takes U-turn After Backing BJP on Land Reforms
4 years, 3 months ago

'Anti-cow Slaughter Bill to Impact Milk Production': Kumaraswamy Takes U-turn After Backing BJP on Land Reforms

News 18  

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Janata Dal party’s second in command, HD Kumaraswamy has warned that the new anti-cow slaughter Bill if implemented will impact milk production across the state. Kumaraswamy tweeted that the Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Bill – 2020, also known as anti-cow slaughter Bill which was introduced and adopted in the Karnataka Assembly …

How K’taka Beef Ban Law Violates Privacy & Abets Cow Vigilantism
4 years, 3 months ago

How K’taka Beef Ban Law Violates Privacy & Abets Cow Vigilantism

The Quint  

Widening the ambit of an already existing anti-cattle slaughter bill, the BS Yediyurappa-led Karnataka government on 10 December passed a controversial legislation to enforce a blanket ban on cattle slaughter in the state. Among other things, the contentious Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Bill, 2020 widens the definition of cattle to include “cow, calf of a cow …

Karnataka Assembly Passes Bill To Ban Slaughter Of All Cattle Except Buffalo Aged Above 13 Years
4 years, 3 months ago

Karnataka Assembly Passes Bill To Ban Slaughter Of All Cattle Except Buffalo Aged Above 13 Years

Live Law  

The Karnataka Assembly passed on Wednesday a bill to ban the slaughter of all cattle except buffalo aged above the age of 13 years.The bill defines "cattle" as "cow, calf of a cow and bull, bullock and he or she buffalo below the age of thirteen years". "Beef" is defined as "flesh of cattle in any form".The bill titled the …

K'taka's New Law Against Cow Slaughter Gives Power for Widespread Search & Seizure, Heavy Penalties, Jail
4 years, 3 months ago

K'taka's New Law Against Cow Slaughter Gives Power for Widespread Search & Seizure, Heavy Penalties, Jail

News 18  

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Wednesday passed a law to ban the slaughter of all kinds of cattle in the state, except buffaloes that are aged over 13 years. Amid ruckus, ministers of the BS Yediyurappa government, all donning saffron shawls, presented a united front while the Animal Husbandry Minister Prabhu Chavan tabled the Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation …

BJP's Karnataka Executive Adopts Resolutions for Laws against Interfaith Marriages, Cow Slaughter
4 years, 3 months ago

BJP's Karnataka Executive Adopts Resolutions for Laws against Interfaith Marriages, Cow Slaughter

News 18  

Bengaluru: The BJP's Karnataka state executive on Saturday adopted resolutions for the passage and implementation of legislations against inter-faith marriages and cow slaughter in the state. State BJP President Nalin Kumar Kateel said the government would take necessary decisions in this regard, a release said. Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa, BJP national general secretary incharge of Karnataka Arun Singh, Union …

Anti-cow Slaughter Bill to Be Introduced in Winter Session: Karnataka Minister Prabhu Chavan
4 years, 4 months ago

Anti-cow Slaughter Bill to Be Introduced in Winter Session: Karnataka Minister Prabhu Chavan

News 18  

Karnataka Animal Husbandry Minister Prabhu Chavan on Tuesday said that the anti-cow slaughter bill will be introduced during the winter session of the state legislature starting from December 7. "It has been a desire to implement anti-cow slaughter law in Karnataka since I took over the responsibility of this ministry and the time for it has come now," Chavan said …

Slaughter, Sale of Meat Banned in Bengaluru Tomorrow Due to Sadhu Vasvani Jayanthi
4 years, 4 months ago

Slaughter, Sale of Meat Banned in Bengaluru Tomorrow Due to Sadhu Vasvani Jayanthi

News 18  

Bengaluru: Slaughter and sale of meat has been banned in Bengaluru on Wednesday, November 25. The ban order comes from the local civic body Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike on the occasion of Sadhu Vasvani Jayanthi. The BJP’s Karnataka unit on Sunday tweeted that the state government will soon bring in a law against love-jihad and cow slaughter. On November 20, …

UP Govt Approves Ordinance To Enhance Punishment For Cow Slaughter; Photos Of Persons Accused Of Sale & Transport Of Beef To Be Published
4 years, 9 months ago

UP Govt Approves Ordinance To Enhance Punishment For Cow Slaughter; Photos Of Persons Accused Of Sale & Transport Of Beef To Be Published

Live Law  

The Uttar Pradesh Government on Tuesday approved the draft "UP Prevention of Slaughter Ordinance, 2020," for strengthening the cow slaughter laws in the state. The ordinance approved in a cabinet meeting led by CM Yogi Adityanath, has enhanced the punishment prescribed under the UP Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955, with an aim to deter slaughter of cows in the …

Madhya Pradesh passes law against cow vigilantism
5 years, 8 months ago

Madhya Pradesh passes law against cow vigilantism

India Today  

The Madhya Pradesh assembly on Wednesday passed the anti-cow slaughter amendment Act 2019 that will ensure a jail term of six months to three years and a fine of Rs 25,000-50,000 for those who are convicted for committing violence in the name of the cow. The amended law aims at preventing growing instances of violence in the name of protecting …

Madhya Pradesh govt proposes up to 5-year jail term for violence by cow vigilantes
5 years, 9 months ago

Madhya Pradesh govt proposes up to 5-year jail term for violence by cow vigilantes

India TV News  

The Congress-led Madhya Pradesh government has approved a proposal to amend the cow protection law and award jail terms ranging from six months to five years to those who indulge in violence in the name of cow vigilantism. The proposal to amend the MP Cow Progeny Slaughter Prevention Act, 2004, was cleared at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister …

Assam: Mob thrashes Muslim man for 'selling' beef, forces him to eat pork
5 years, 11 months ago

Assam: Mob thrashes Muslim man for 'selling' beef, forces him to eat pork

India TV News  

New Delhi: A muslim man became a victim to mob violence for allegedly selling beef in Assam's Biswanath Chariali on Sunday. Reacting to the incident, AIMIM leader Asaduddin took to Twitter and said,"I know many people who feel they're desensitised because of the number of lynchings in the last five years. "It's irrelevant that beef is legal in Assam, lynching …

Cow vigilantism: Cop, villager killed in Bulandshahr clashes; UP sets up probe team
6 years, 3 months ago

Cow vigilantism: Cop, villager killed in Bulandshahr clashes; UP sets up probe team

Hindustan Times  

A police inspector and a villager were killed after protests over alleged cow slaughter swirled out of control in UP’s Bulandshahr and a mob attacked security personnel who opened fire during the melee, officials said on Monday. Protesters clashed with securitymen and set their vehicles and a police post on fire in the three-hour rampage after reports of the recovery …

Beef ban: SC to hear Maha Govt.'s appeal challenging Bombay High Court order
7 years, 7 months ago

Beef ban: SC to hear Maha Govt.'s appeal challenging Bombay High Court order

ABP News  

New Delhi, Aug 11 : The Supreme Court today will hear the appeal filed by the Maharashtra Government against the Bombay High Court's decision to strike down the ban on possession of beef by citizens in the state. Earlier in January, the Bombay High Court upheld the beef ban imposed by the state government after the enactment of the Maharashtra …

India suspends ban on trade of cattle for slaughter
7 years, 8 months ago

India suspends ban on trade of cattle for slaughter

Al Jazeera  

The federal law enacted in May had prohibited sale and purchase of cattle for slaughter at animal markets. India’s Supreme Court on Tuesday suspended a government ban on sale and purchase of cattle for slaughter. The new law, announced in May by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s federal government, had placed a nationwide ban on the sale and purchase of cattle …

The cow, India's icon: Who'll pay the price?
7 years, 9 months ago

The cow, India's icon: Who'll pay the price?

Deccan Chronicle  

So is “the cow” a living deity, like the Ganga or Yamuna, to be revered as a “mother”, or just another productive asset like a buffalo or a goat? The Centre promulgated rules on May 23, 2017 under a Central law, Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960, which ensure cattle markets are not used to purchase “bovine” animals for …

Ban on cow slaughter has to be decided by states, not the Centre: BJP
7 years, 9 months ago

Ban on cow slaughter has to be decided by states, not the Centre: BJP

Firstpost  

The comment assumes significance as the BJP’s Meghalaya unit has views divergent to its central leadership since its local leaders eat beef. BJP leader Nalin Kohli, who is in-charge of the party’s affairs in Meghalaya, said the state governments can decide on cow slaughter ban keeping in view the local food habits even as he admitted that in this state. …

Ban on cattle sale for slaughter: Can we stop outraging and focus on regulating animal markets?
7 years, 9 months ago

Ban on cattle sale for slaughter: Can we stop outraging and focus on regulating animal markets?

Firstpost  

On 23 May, the Government of India issued rules regulating the cattle market. West Bengal put up a lesser howl and Tamil Nadu made a feeble protest – because they are the ones who run the most illegal cattle markets in India and supply pregnant, sick, diseased and baby animals to Bangladesh and Kerala respectively. In the southern states, the …

Kerala high court: Centre’s notification doesn’t ban cattle slaughter
7 years, 9 months ago

Kerala high court: Centre’s notification doesn’t ban cattle slaughter

Live Mint  

New Delhi: A day after the Madras high court stayed the Centre’s ban on the sale of cattle for slaughter at animal markets across the country under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Rules, 2017, the Kerala high court on Wednesday dismissed a petition challenging the same, The Hindu reports. The Kerala HC also observed that the rules only banned …

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