‘Cow slaughter not part of Id-Uz-Zoha’: Calcutta HC upholds Bengal govt's cattle slaughter restrictions
The Calcutta High Court has upheld the West Bengal government's ban on cattle slaughter in public places. The court ruled that the sacrifice of a cow is not part of the Id-Uz-Zoha festival and emphasized that such acts are strictly prohibited. This decision reinforces previous rulings regarding animal sacrifice and public safety.
- ▪The Calcutta High Court upheld the ban on cattle slaughter in public places.
- ▪The court stated that the sacrifice of a cow is not part of any religious festival.
- ▪Slaughtering animals in open public areas is strictly prohibited according to the court's ruling.
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‘Cow slaughter not part of Id-Uz-Zoha’: Calcutta HC upholds Bengal govt's cattle slaughter restrictionsThe 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.Published on: May 21, 2026 8:40 PM ISTEdited by Majid AlamShare viaCopy link The Calcutta high court on Thursday upheld the ban on cattle slaughter in public places and refused to stay the West Bengal government order regulating slaughter ahead of Eid al-Adha.Calcutta high court has upheld West Bengal government's decision on cattle slaughter.
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