TN govt moves SC against HC cow slaughter ban order | TheBriefWire
TN govt moves SC against HC cow slaughter ban order
Published 1 July 2026 ยท india
Synopsis Tamil Nadu has approached the Supreme Court challenging a Madras High Court order that imposed a complete ban on cow and calf slaughter. The
Synopsis Tamil Nadu has approached the Supreme Court challenging a Madras High Court order that imposed a complete ban on cow and calf slaughter. The state argues the high court's directive contradicts the Tamil Nadu Animal Preservation Act, 1958, which allows slaughter of older, unfit cattle under specific conditions. The high court's ban was issued following a Public Interest Litigation.
Published: July 1, 2026 โข 12:19 PM IST ยท Updated: July 1, 2026 โข 1:08 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis Tamil Nadu has approached the Supreme Court challenging a Madras High Court order that imposed a complete ban on cow and calf slaughter.
The state argues the high court's directive contradicts the Tamil Nadu Animal Preservation Act, 1958, which allows slaughter of older, unfit cattle under specific conditions.
The high court's ban was issued following a Public Interest Litigation.