The Madras High Court has ordered Tamil Nadu to ban the slaughter of cows and calves on the eve of Bakrid and every other day. Only legally approved slaughterhouses may operate under the ruling.
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.
The court stated that cow sacrifice is not integral to Bakrid. This applies across Tamil Nadu under the Tamil Nadu Animal Preservation Act and Article 48 of the Constitution.
Justices GR Swaminathan and V Lakshminarayanan issued the order. Senior officials must now ensure compliance with the directive.
