Supreme Court stays Madras HC ban on cow slaughter in Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court of India has stayed a Madras High Court ruling that had imposed a ban on cow slaughter in Tamil Nadu. The state government challenged the ruling, arguing that the High Court exceeded its judicial authority by issuing a blanket prohibition.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing legal and social tensions regarding religious practices, animal welfare laws, and the limits of judicial intervention in state policy.
The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the operation of the Madras High Court ruling that effectively banned cow slaughter in Tamil Nadu. .Among other observations, the High Court had ruled that cow slaughter is not an essential religious practice in Islam, while ordering a ban on cow or calf slaughter on the eve of Bakrid or any other day. The Tamil Nadu government had challenged this ruling before the top court. A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta today issued notice in the matter and stayed the High Court's judgment. .Senior Advocate Dr. AM Singhvi and Additional Advocate General Prashanto Sen represented the Tamil Nadu government.
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