Cattle sale for slaughter: Narendra Modi govt to withdraw ban after feedback from states
7 years, 3 months ago

Cattle sale for slaughter: Narendra Modi govt to withdraw ban after feedback from states

Firstpost  

The central government has decided to roll back its plan of implementing a ban on the sale of cattle for slaughter in animal markets. The central government has decided to roll back its plan of implementing a ban on the sale of cattle for slaughter in animal markets, say media reports. The ministry had notified the stringent Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Rules, 2017 under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, banning the sale and purchase of cattle from animal markets for slaughter. Dinesh Unnikrishnan had earlier argued in Firstpost that the Modi government could save face on the issue without getting into a deeper mess by doing one simple thing: Restore the sale of cattle for slaughter in livestock markets and bring in stringent rules to prevent cattle theft, the sale of unhealthy cattle and ensuring the quality of meat sold to the public.

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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 …

Ban on import and sale of “ferocious” dogs | Centre keeps its notification in abeyance
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Ban on import and sale of “ferocious” dogs | Centre keeps its notification in abeyance

The Hindu  

The Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has kept in abeyance its March 12, 2024 proceedings imposing a ban on the sale and breeding of certain dogs classified as “ferocious and dangerous for human life” besides insisting upon sterilization of such dogs already being kept as pets. It was on March 12 this year that a Joint Secretary …

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 …

'Stay Within Limits': Cong Reprimands K'taka Minister for His Views on State's Anti-cow Slaughter Law
1 year, 9 months ago

'Stay Within Limits': Cong Reprimands K'taka Minister for His Views on State's Anti-cow Slaughter Law

News 18  

The Congress high command on Thursday reprimanded Karnataka Animal Husbandry Minister K Venkatesh for his views on the “anti-cow slaughter” law in the state and asked him to stay “within his limits”. Venkatesh on Saturday had indicated that the Congress government in Karnataka might review the ‘anti-cow slaughter’ law brought in by the previous BJP dispensation, as he questioned why …

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 …

Maharashtra cabinet nod for cow service commission to implement beef ban law
2 years ago

Maharashtra cabinet nod for cow service commission to implement beef ban law

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: The Maharashtra cabinet has cleared a proposal to set up a cow service commission to strictly implement a 2015 law to ban beef and take measures for the overall betterment of livestock, an official said. The cow service commission is being formed by the Eknath Shinde-BJP government on the lines of similar bodies set up by other BJP-ruled states …

Dairy farmers demand withdrawal of anti-cow slaughter legislation, allege double standards for corporates
2 years, 10 months ago

Dairy farmers demand withdrawal of anti-cow slaughter legislation, allege double standards for corporates

The Hindu  

Accusing the Government of creating fear psychosis among farmers using the Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, a convention of dairy farmers has demanded that the legislation be scraped at the earliest in their interest. Pointing out that farmers were banned from selling their cows to slaughter houses even if they were infertile, the resolution expressed concern …

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 …

Karnataka cattle slaughter ban: An Act of bias
3 years, 4 months ago

Karnataka cattle slaughter ban: An Act of bias

The Hindu  

Last December, the Bharatiya Janata Party -led government in Karnataka introduced a Bill in the Legislative Assembly that sought to replace a 1964 Act banning cow slaughter in the State with a draconian law that had a wider ambit. Through this, the report attempts to “challenge the claims and ‘facts’ used by the Karnataka government to justify the KPSPCA, by …

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 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 …

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 …

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. …

'Ban Export of Beef if You Think for Cows': K'taka Congress MLA to Centre Amid Shortage in Goa
4 years, 3 months ago

'Ban Export of Beef if You Think for Cows': K'taka Congress MLA to Centre Amid Shortage in Goa

News 18  

A Congress leader from Karnataka on Tuesday appealed to the Narendra Modi government to ban the export of beef, saying such move would ensure that cow are not slaughtered. These remarks of MLA Dinesh Gundu Rao, who is the Goa desk in-charge of the Congress, came against the backdrop of shortage of beef in the coastal state due to supply …

Indian minister says beef ban law is needed ‘to protect cow vigilantes’
4 years, 3 months ago

Indian minister says beef ban law is needed ‘to protect cow vigilantes’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But states have been increasingly tightening the rules since …

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 …

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 …

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, …

Sri Lanka government decides to ban cattle slaughter
4 years, 5 months ago

Sri Lanka government decides to ban cattle slaughter

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sri Lanka's government announced Tuesday …

Indian Express begins 2019 with Mrinal Pande’s bigotry against Yogi Adityanath
6 years, 2 months ago

Indian Express begins 2019 with Mrinal Pande’s bigotry against Yogi Adityanath

Op India  

I grew up in Lucknow, aware of a Hindi literary icon Shivani who lived in Gulistan Colony, a pristine part of the city which housed bureaucrats and judges among others. Pande then rams the lie down the throat of her readers by claiming that Yogi has forbidden “the use of loudspeakers for azaan, citing the disturbance to public peace.” The …

Delhi HC bans slaughter at Ghazipur Mandi
6 years, 6 months ago

Delhi HC bans slaughter at Ghazipur Mandi

India TV News  

Delhi High Court bannned the poultry slaughtering in Ghazipur Murga Mandi on Monday. The order came on a report filed by the Delhi Pollution Control Board which has raised violation of animal welfare laws at the Mandi and sought its closure. The court was hearing a plea filed by animal rights activist Gauri Maulekhi, who alleged that there was indiscriminate …

Centre's move to dilute rules on cattle sale in livestock markets defeats very purpose of animal welfare
6 years, 11 months ago

Centre's move to dilute rules on cattle sale in livestock markets defeats very purpose of animal welfare

Firstpost  

The modified cattle sale rules fail to address common & horrific cruelties that take place, from the time the animals leave the farms to the point of sale. Last year, in May 2017, the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change notified the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Rules 2017, drafted to ensure the welfare of animals in livestock and …

What prompted the centre to rethink rules on cattle trade?
7 years ago

What prompted the centre to rethink rules on cattle trade?

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Cattle trade rules notified by the government can spark unrest, impact the livelihoods of livestock farmers and be seen as an interference in people’s dietary habits, several states told the centre in letters of protest, forcing a rethink. For instance, the letter by Karnataka government in August last year said that “a sudden ban on this activity may …

Siddaramaiah's beef with cattle slaughter laws: How Karnataka CM waged a battle over freedom of food
7 years, 2 months ago

Siddaramaiah's beef with cattle slaughter laws: How Karnataka CM waged a battle over freedom of food

Firstpost  

That politics in India is inextricably linked to the politics of beef is well established. The latest twist to this tale came on Monday when Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath asked his Karnataka counterpart Siddaramaiah to ban beef “if he was a Hindu”. Beef ban Back in 2010, the BJP government in Karnataka passed the controversial Prevention of Slaughter …

Ban on sale of cattle for slaughter to go? Centre said to be mulling rollback of controversial order
7 years, 3 months ago

Ban on sale of cattle for slaughter to go? Centre said to be mulling rollback of controversial order

India TV News  

The Centre’s controversial order banning sale of cattle for slaughter in animal markets is set to go, with the government considering withdrawal of the notification on changes made to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Rules, 2017, a media report claimed today. The move follows the Centre’s move to seek feedback from states to its notification prohibiting the sale of …

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 …

Tell Us If Cattle Notification Rules Placed Before Parliament: SC To Centre
7 years, 7 months ago

Tell Us If Cattle Notification Rules Placed Before Parliament: SC To Centre

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today adjourned the matter pertaining to cattle sale ban notification to next Friday awaiting an answer from the Centre if the rules had been placed before the parliament. A bench of Chief Justice J S Khehar and Justice D Y Chandrachud was hearing the plea which said the Madurai Bench of the High Court had only stayed …

Tell Us If Cattle Notification Rules Placed Before Parliament: SC To Centre
7 years, 7 months ago

Tell Us If Cattle Notification Rules Placed Before Parliament: SC To Centre

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today adjourned the matter pertaining to cattle sale ban notification to next Friday awaiting an answer from the Centre if the rules had been placed before the parliament. A bench of Chief Justice J S Khehar and Justice D Y Chandrachud was hearing the plea which said the Madurai Bench of the High Court had only stayed …

Ahmedabad: 4 Muslims arrested for 'slaughtering' cow; cops seek life term
7 years, 8 months ago

Ahmedabad: 4 Muslims arrested for 'slaughtering' cow; cops seek life term

Deccan Chronicle  

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat police on Wednesday arrested four Muslim men for allegedly killing a cow and booked them under a newly-enacted law, which provides for life term for slaughtering a cow. The four were arrested for "killing" the cow which had entered their cattle shed in Maanpur village of Banaskantha district, said the police, adding they would be tried under …

Cattle sale restrictions: Centre says notification intended at animal welfare, tackle illegal smuggling
7 years, 8 months ago

Cattle sale restrictions: Centre says notification intended at animal welfare, tackle illegal smuggling

Firstpost  

The ban on sale and purchase of cattle from animal markets for slaughter was intended at the welfare of animals and tackling illegal sale and smuggling New Delhi: The ban on sale and purchase of cattle from animal markets for slaughter was intended at the welfare of animals and tackling illegal sale and smuggling, the government has informed the Lok …

Order Extending Madras HC’s Stay On Cattle Rules: SC To Hear Clarification Petition
7 years, 8 months ago

Order Extending Madras HC’s Stay On Cattle Rules: SC To Hear Clarification Petition

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear on Friday an application filed by animal rights activist Gauri Maulekhi seeking clarification of its July 11 order staying centre's two notifications banning cattle sale for slaughter in live stock markets. Two NGOs also moved the Apex Court seeking similar order on the grounds that the court has stayed Centre's two notifications-Prevention of …

Order Extending Madras HC’s Stay On Cattle Rules: SC To Hear Clarification Petition
7 years, 8 months ago

Order Extending Madras HC’s Stay On Cattle Rules: SC To Hear Clarification Petition

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear on Friday an application filed by animal rights activist Gauri Maulekhi seeking clarification of its July 11 order staying centre's two notifications banning cattle sale for slaughter in live stock markets. Two NGOs also moved the Apex Court seeking similar order on the grounds that the court has stayed Centre's two notifications-Prevention of …

SC Upholds Stay on Cattle Slaughter Rules – What Happens Next?
7 years, 8 months ago

SC Upholds Stay on Cattle Slaughter Rules – What Happens Next?

The Quint  

Were the rules struck down? It needs to be emphasised that the Supreme Court has not made any decision on the substance of the Rules, and nor has the Madras High Court. The Madras High Court is still seized of the matter, but is unlikely to go into the merits of the matter till the end of August at least, …

SC extends Madras HC stay on cattle trade rules: To save face, govt must revoke notification immediately
7 years, 8 months ago

SC extends Madras HC stay on cattle trade rules: To save face, govt must revoke notification immediately

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court’s decision on Tuesday to extend the Madras High Court’s three-month stay — on the government’s notification regarding sale of cattle for slaughter — across India shows that Centre may have won a battle or two but they’ve lost the war. Several states had challenged the Centre’s notification in court citing reasons such as: The states’ power to …

Stay on cattle sale ban covers nation, says Supreme Court
7 years, 8 months ago

Stay on cattle sale ban covers nation, says Supreme Court

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday made it clear that the interim order passed by the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court staying the Centre’s May 23 notification, banning sale and purchase of cattle from animal markets for slaughter, will remain in force and will be applicable throughout the country. Narasimha, appearing for the Centre informed the bench …

Asaduddin Owaisi welcomes Supreme Court's stay on Centre's cattle slaughter ban
7 years, 8 months ago

Asaduddin Owaisi welcomes Supreme Court's stay on Centre's cattle slaughter ban

Firstpost  

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday welcomed the Supreme Court order suspending the government rules banning the trade of cattle for slaughter. Hyderabad: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday welcomed the Supreme Court order suspending the government rules banning the trade of cattle for slaughter. The Central government in May had issued an order banning the slaughter of cattle sold …

Breaking: Stay On Cattle Rules Applicable To Entire Country: SC
7 years, 8 months ago

Breaking: Stay On Cattle Rules Applicable To Entire Country: SC

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today disposed off four petitions which challenged the May 25 Central notification, banning sale and purchase of cows and buffaloes at animal markets for slaughter after the union government submitted that it is taking a re-look.The Centre also said it is not seeking a vacation of the stay of the notification by the Madras High Court which …

Breaking: Stay On Cattle Rules Applicable To Entire Country: SC
7 years, 8 months ago

Breaking: Stay On Cattle Rules Applicable To Entire Country: SC

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today disposed off four petitions which challenged the May 25 Central notification, banning sale and purchase of cows and buffaloes at animal markets for slaughter after the union government submitted that it is taking a re-look.The Centre also said it is not seeking a vacation of the stay of the notification by the Madras High Court which …

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 …

Ban on sale of cattle for slaughter: Complicated process, lack of clarity makes Marathwada's farmers dread the new law
7 years, 8 months ago

Ban on sale of cattle for slaughter: Complicated process, lack of clarity makes Marathwada's farmers dread the new law

Firstpost  

Why is this increasing squeeze on the cattle market for slaughter making Marathwada’s farmers anxious? By Poorvi Kulkarni Aurangabad and Latur : “Pashu an shetkari ekaach vargaatle na?… He samplyaashivaay yaanchee smart city chee yojana kashi yashasvi honaar?” aren’t animals and farmers in the same category? New rules complicate cattle sale process Maharashtra government’s Agricultural Produce Marketing Committees run 196 …

Amit Shah defuses row over cow slaughter ban, says restriction was first imposed by Congress in 1976
7 years, 8 months ago

Amit Shah defuses row over cow slaughter ban, says restriction was first imposed by Congress in 1976

Firstpost  

BJP president Amit Shah Saturday said the party was committed to governance that treats all communities equally, while noting it was a Congress government which had imposed a ban on cow slaughter in Goa in 1976 Panaji: BJP president Amit Shah Saturday said the party was committed to governance that treats all communities equally, while noting it was a Congress …

Cattle trade restriction: Goa govt to suggest corrections to Centre, clear doubts about intentions behind law
7 years, 9 months ago

Cattle trade restriction: Goa govt to suggest corrections to Centre, clear doubts about intentions behind law

Firstpost  

Goa govt to write to Centre raising objections to the law restricting the cattle sale for slaughter, as it has created “apprehensions” in the local people. Panaji: The Goa government has decided to write to the Centre raising certain objections to the recent notification banning the sale and purchase of cattle at animal markets for slaughter, as it has created …

India to ease cattle slaughter ban after backlash over threat to exports, livelihoods
7 years, 9 months ago

India to ease cattle slaughter ban after backlash over threat to exports, livelihoods

ABC  

The Indian Government has this week bowed to widespread pressure and promised to ease an outright ban on selling cattle for slaughter, which has jeopardised billions in exports and ruined livelihoods. Regulation contested on freedom of religion grounds India's cattle traders fear ruin Photo shows Leather trader Seth Satpal Mall amid hides. Critics hit out at India's sweeping ban on …

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