Tamil Nadu Today: Supreme Court stays order banning cow slaughter in State
The Supreme Court of India has stayed a Madras High Court order that sought to enforce a total ban on cow slaughter in Tamil Nadu. The state government challenged the ruling, citing existing legislation that permits the slaughter of older cows under specific conditions.
Why it matters
This ruling clarifies the legal boundaries between state-level animal preservation laws and judicial mandates, impacting agricultural and religious policy in India.
The Supreme Court today (July 13, 2026) stayed a May 27 order of the Madras High Court directing the Tamil Nadu government to enforce a State-wide prohibition on the slaughter of cows and calves .
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