Ban Cow Slaughter in Tamil Nadu with Immediate Effect, Orders Madras High Court
The bench said the 1976 order has force of law and told state officials to prevent any cow or calf slaughter before Bakrid.
- On Wednesday, the Madras High Court directed the Tamil Nadu government to enforce a 1976 Government Order immediately banning cow slaughter across the State, including on Bakrid this Thursday.
- Justices G.R. Swaminathan and V. Lakshminarayanan issued the ruling after allowing a public interest litigation petition from K. Surya Prasanth, youth wing secretary of Indu Makkal Katchi, regarding temporary slaughter sheds in Coimbatore.
- Authoring the verdict, Justice Swaminathan emphasized that Article 48 of the Constitution requires the State to prohibit the slaughter of cows and other milch cattle, affirming the 1976 Government Order remains enforceable.
- The Bench directed the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police/Head of Police Force to issue enforcement instructions, ensuring no breach of the order; the High Court Registry must list the matter Friday for compliance reporting.
- Citing the Supreme Court, Justice Swaminathan observed that cow sacrifice is not an obligatory religious act for Muslims, while noting that many Muslim Kings previously abolished slaughter and referencing Mahatma Gandhiji's historical advocacy.
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The Economic TimesTamil Nadu ban cow slaughter: Madras HC orders immediate ban ahead of Bakrid
The Madras High Court has issued a complete prohibition on cow slaughter across Tamil Nadu. This directive applies to all days, including the eve of Bakrid. The court's decision stems from a Public Interest Litigation concerning the sacrifice of cows and calves. Officials are instructed to enforce this ban strictly.
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The Madras High Court directed Tamil Nadu to ensure that no cow or calf is slaughtered on the eve of Bakrid or on any other day in the state. The bench said only legally approved slaughter houses can operate and ordered senior officials to enforce the ruling.
‘Ensure that no cow or calf is slaughtered on eve of Bakrid or on any other day’: Madras High Court to Tamil Nadu govt
The Madras High Court ruled that cow slaughter is prohibited in Tamil Nadu unless specific legal conditions are met. The court emphasised enforcement of existing laws and directed authorities to prevent slaughter on Bakrid and elsewhere.
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