Calcutta HC Upholds Bengal Cattle Slaughter Curbs for Eid
The Calcutta High Court upheld the West Bengal government's restrictions on cattle slaughter, ruling that it is not an essential part of Eid al-Adha. This decision means the curbs on cattle slaughter will remain in place.
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'Not essential part of Eid': Calcutta HC refuses to stay curbs on cattle slaughter
The Calcutta High Court has upheld the West Bengal government's restrictions on slaughtering certain animals ahead of Bakr Eid. The court found the notification aligned with previous directives, emphasizing that cow sacrifice isn't a mandatory Islamic practice. Authorities must now decide on exemptions within 24 hours, ensuring proper certification and infrastructure for any permitted slaughter.
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Read full article →‘Cow slaughter not part of Id-Uz-Zoha’: Calcutta HC upholds Bengal govt's cattle slaughter restrictions
The court said that the sacrifice of a cow is not part of any religious festival, adding that the slaughter of animals in a public place is strictly prohibited.
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