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Is slaughtering of cows legal in India?
Beef ban in states As of today, only Kerala, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Manipur and Mizoram have no laws prohibiting cow slaughter.
Why do cows protect?
The cow protection societies petitioned that the cows are essential economic wealth because “these animals furnish bullocks for agriculture, manure for enriching the soil, and give milk to drink and feed the owner”, states Tejani.
Can I slaughter my own cow?
A slaughter licence is not needed when slaughtering your own animal for your own consumption or consumption by your immediate family who live with you. However, certain operations both in slaughterhouses and when carried out on farms for the purpose of killing animals require a certificate of competence (CoC).
What are the laws against cow slaughter in India?
Legislation against cattle slaughter is in place throughout most states of India except Kerala, West Bengal, and parts of the North-East. Article 48 of the Constitution of India mandates the state to prohibit the slaughter of cows and calves and other milch and draught cattle.
What is the cow slaughter Commission?
The commission will also review state laws related to the protection of cows and ensure that all cow slaughter is stopped, including in states where it is still legal, he said. The central government announced a nationwide ban on cow slaughter in May 2017.
Can cattle be slaughtered in places not prescribed for the purpose?
Prohibition of slaughter of cattle in places not prescribed for the purpose as no cattle in respect of which a certificate has been issued under section 5 shall be slaughtered in any place other than a place prescribed in this behalf. (Sec 6)
What is the punishment for cow smuggling in Bihar?
The law also bans the export of cows, calves, bulls and bullocks from Bihar, for any purpose. (Sec 4 A) Contravening Section 3 shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.