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SC stays Madras HC ban on cow slaughter
The Telegraph··14 Jul
The Supreme Court stayed a Madras High Court order from May 27 that had imposed a blanket ban on cow slaughter across Tamil Nadu, pending further hearing of the matter. Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta issued notice to petitioner K. Surya Prasanth of the Hindu Makkal Katchi, whose plea had sought the sweeping prohibition that the High Court granted.
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What It Means For You
- Tamil Nadu's existing cattle slaughter rules remain in force for now.
- The case could shape future religious and animal welfare policy debates.
- A separate ruling shows the same bench handling varied sensitive matters.
What's Happening
- The Supreme Court stayed a Madras High Court cow slaughter ban.
- Notice was issued to the original PIL petitioner.
- The same bench also denied bail to a Kerala professor.
Cow Slaughter Case
- The Tamil Nadu Animal Preservation Act, 1958 permits slaughter of unfit cattle.
- The High Court order dated May 27 had imposed a blanket ban.
- The matter will return to the Supreme Court for further hearing.
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