HC directs TN chief secy, DGP to ensure no cow slaughter in public places on Eid
The Madras High Court has ordered Tamil Nadu officials to prevent cow slaughter in public areas during Bakrid celebrations. The court emphasized that slaughtering animals should only occur in designated slaughterhouses as per statutory provisions. This directive follows a petition highlighting concerns over unauthorized slaughtering arrangements made by local authorities.
- ▪The Madras High Court directed the Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary and DGP to ensure compliance with laws regarding cow slaughter during Bakrid.
- ▪Slaughtering of animals is only permitted in designated areas, according to the court's ruling.
- ▪The court questioned the legality of temporary sheds set up for cow slaughter, emphasizing the need for designated slaughtering spots.
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HC directs TN chief secy, DGP to ensure no cow slaughter in public places on EidMadras High Court orders Tamil Nadu officials to prevent cow slaughter in non-designated areas during Bakrid, ensuring compliance with statutory provisions.Published on: May 28, 2026 6:46 AM ISTBy Ayesha Arvind, BengaluruShare viaCopy link The Madras high court on Wednesday directed the Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary and director general of police to ensure that no cow slaughter takes place in” public places or other non-designated areas” during Bakrid celebrations on May 28.HC directs TN chief secy, DGP to ensure no cow slaughter in public places on EidA bench of justices GR Swaminathan and V Lakshminarayanan said slaughter of animals can take place only in slaughterhouses or in places specifically designated by…
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