Slaughter in case the suffering renders the destruction desirable according to the veterinary officer. In this act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context. Imprisonment up to maximum of 2 years or fine up to rs 1,000 or both. Section 3 of the 1955 act no doubt imposes a ban on cow slaughter but section 4 permits cow slaughter in certain contingencies. Weat bengal act 22 of slaughter control act, 1950, amended by west ben, act 19 of 1979.
Annex ii 8 gist of state legislations on cow slaughter. Received the assent of the president on the fourteenth day of august, 1964. Under section 2 of the mysore act, cow is defined to include bull, bullock, buffalo, and calf, and section 3 of the act imposes a ban on the slaughter of cows except when. Cow slaughter act, 1968225 cannot slaughter any animal without certificate permitting the same exceptions. The punjab prohibition of cow slaughter act, 1955 keywords. Mar 04, 2015 in the state of madhya pradesh, it was the cp and berar animal preservation act, 1949, which was amended and applied and it imposed a total ban on the slaughter of cows and female calf of a cow, while the male calf of a cow, bull, bullock, buffalo male or female, adult or calf could be slaughtered only on obtaining a certificate. One hundred years ago and long before the up prevention of cow slaughter act, 1955, was envisioned, muslims in lucknow voluntarily gave up cow slaughter on baqrid to crown the friendship between. The increasing instances of cow vigilantism and legal interpolations related to beef ban and cow slaughter have been making news from the time bhartiya janata party led central government came to power. One hundred years ago and long before the up prevention of cow slaughter act, 1955, was envisioned, muslims in lucknow voluntarily gave up. Prohibitionof slaughter of cow, calf, bull, bullock or shebuffalo unless expressly given permission by the authorities. However, haryana has stricter penalties for violating the law than the other 2 states, even prior to 2015 act. Originally passed in 1958, the law that is enforced today by the usda food safety and inspection service fsis was passed as the humane slaughter act of 1978.
Uttar pradesh prevention of cow slaughter act, 1955 ebc. Earlier, the punjab prohibition of cow slaughter act, 1955 was the law governing the slaughter of cattle in haryana has the same provisions as that in punjab and himachal pradesh. Many states have actively started enforcing bans on cow slaughter after the hindu nationalist. The bihar preservation and improvement of animals act,955, put a total ban on the slaughter of all categories of animal, of the species of bovine cattle. Be it enacted by the legislature of the state of punjab in seventh year of the republic of. Be it enacted by the legislature of the state of punjab in the seventh year of the republic of.
Pdf how prevention of cow slaughter act becoming safe abode. The prosecution stated that on the night of 22 january 2016, on the basis of a complaint by locals of jalaun district, an fir was lodged against riyazuddin and 15 others under the relevant provisions of the uttar pradesh prevention of cow slaughter act. Jn this act, unless lhere is anyrhjng repugnanl in the subjecl or context. However, haryana has stricter penalties for violating the law than the other two states and chandigarh, even prior to 2015 act. The indian states where cow slaughter is illegal and. Act i of 1956 was enacted which also imposed a total ban on the slaughter of cows and her progeny which included bulls, bullocks, heifers and cows. An act to prohibit the slaughter of cow and its progeny in himachal pradesh. In relation to this, publications were published by publishing public information through two newspapers and suggestions and objections were invited from the public but, because of no objections and suggestions were received the respective ulbs have imposed the cow cess. Allegedly, the 16 had gotten together to slaughter 48 cows and take away the meat for selling. Slaughter of cow, bull, bullock, ox, heifer and calf is prohibited. Mysore are, the mysore prevention of cow slaughter act, 1948, in force in the mysore area, and the bombay animal preservation act, 1954, in force in the bombay area. No person shall slaughter or cause to be slaughtered, or offer or cause to be offered for slaughter, a cow, bull or bullock in any place in uttar. An act to control the slaugh ter of certain animals. Whereas it is expedient to prohibit and prevent the slaughter of cow and progeny in uttar pradesh.
Cow slaughter affects law and order or public order. For example, if the cow is subject to experimentation in the interest of medical and public health research it is permissible to slaughter the cow after complying with the procedure prescribed therein. Slaughter cattle summary agricultural marketing service. Jharkhand will strictly enforce the prevention of cow slaughter act, 2005, to stop cow slaughter and sale of beef in the state. Uttar pradesh act no 1 of 1950 as extended to the union territory of delhi. Amended by the haryana act 17 of 1971 3 amended by haryana act 6 of 1980 5 amended by haryana act of 1981 6 an act to prohibit the slaughter of cow and its progeny in 4 haryana be it enacted by the legislature of the state of punjab in the seventh year of the republic of india as follows. The punjab prohibition of cow slaughter act, 1955 keyword. Be it enacted by the legislature of the state of punjab in tne seventh ycar of the republic of india as follows. Printing of haryana murrah buffalo and other milch animal breed amendment act,2012 385. Jun 01, 2017 history cow slaughter was banned by maharajah ranjit singh, the founder of the sikh empire in punjab. The uttar pradesh prevention of cow slaughter act, 1955. Jharkhand to strictly enforce prevention of cow slaughter act 05 may, 2015, 02. Full text of supreme court judgement on gohatya 2005. The punjab prohibition of cow slaughter act, 1955 laws of india.
Schedule the punjab prohibition of cow slaughter act 1955 15 of 1956. Uttar pradesh prevention of cow slaughter act, 1955. Terms defined by a definition clause will assume the meaning provided throughout the statute. The act was preceded by an ordinance, a reference to which is not necessary. Cow slaughter act, 1955 section 2 definitions note. The punjab prohibition of cow slaughter act 1955 pashudhan. The sikkim prevention of cow slaughter bill, 2017 which makes cow slaughter a cognisable and nonbailable offence was moved by the ruling sikkim democratic front, a coalition.
An act to prohibit the slaughter of cow and its progeny in punjab. Extension of the uttar pradesh prevention of cow slaughter act. This act may be called the punjab pro hibition of cow slaughter act, 1955. Objections are invited from the general public on imposing. Many states have actively started enforcing bans on. The most notable of these requirements is the need to have an animal completely sedated and insensible to. Punjab prohibition of cow slaughter act, 1955 with the haryana gauvansh sanrakshan and gausamvardhan act which made the punishments more severe.
Prevention of cow slaughter act, 1955, put a total ban on the slaughter of cows and her progeny which included bulls, bullocks, heifers and calves. Beit enacted by the legislative assemblyof himachal. The bihar preservation and improvement of animals act, 1955. Proponents of a cow slaughter ban advanced a mix of cultural and economic arguments, invoking the sentiments of thirty crores of population on the one hand, and the indispensability of. Gosewa ayog adhiniyam, 1999, apart from some judgments in support of her arguments. In the state of madhya pradesh, it was the cp and berar animal preservation act, 1949, which was amended and applied and it imposed a total ban on the slaughter of cows and female calf of a cow, while the male calf of a cow, bull, bullock, buffalo male or female, adult or calf could be slaughtered only on obtaining a certificate. The himachal pradesh prohibiton of cow slaughter act,1979 actno. Pdf how prevention of cow slaughter act becoming safe. The most notable of these requirements is the need to have an animal completely sedated and insensible to pain. Wyoming weekly cattle auction summary fri pdf old pdf.
India supreme court suspends cattle slaughter ban bbc news. Muslim residents fearful after gurgaon police make first. The hgsg act, brought in by the bharatiya janata party government of manohar lal khattar last november to replace the punjab prohibition of cow slaughter act, 1955, defines cow to include. History cow slaughter was banned by maharajah ranjit singh, the founder of the sikh empire in punjab. Feb 27, 2017 the prosecution stated that on the night of 22 january 2016, on the basis of a complaint by locals of jalaun district, an fir was lodged against riyazuddin and 15 others under the relevant provisions of the uttar pradesh prevention of cow slaughter act.
Legislature enacted the prevention of cow slaugher act, 1955 hereinafter referred to as the act. The two important acts prevention of cow slaughter acts and the prevention of cruelty to animals act, 1960 over the time are becoming tools for the destruction of cows in hands of beef mafias. In uttar pradesh, the uttar pradesh prevention of cow slaughter act, 1955 u. The punjab prohibition of cow slaughter act, 1955 definitions. Many butcher houses were banned and restrictions were put on the slaughter of cow and sale of beef in the sikh empire,as following the traditions. Jul 11, 2017 india supreme court suspends cattle slaughter ban. It is hereby enacted in the sixth year of the republic of india as follows. Act 15 1 prohibition of cow slaughter ithe punjab prohibition of cow slaughter act, 1955. Humane methods of slaughter act animal welfare information.
Similarly, the maharashtra animal preservation act 1995 was amended in 2015 along the same lines with punishments being enhanced. I this act rniy be called the punjab prohibition of cow estcnt and slaughter act, 1955. The statement of objects and reasons of the act are stated as under. The haryana gau sewa aayog act 2010 notification about official members. Punjab prohibition of cow slaughter act 1955 15 of 1956 is pleased to promulgate that cow cess will be levied on the under mentioned items within the limits of municipal corporation, phagwara. An act to prohibit and prevent the slaughter of cow and its progeny in uttar pradeshwhereas it is expedient to prohibit and prevent the slaughter of cow and its progeny in uttar pradesh. Prevention of cow slaughter act, 1955, prevention of cruelty to animals act, 1960, u. Haryana hereby appoints all the subdivisional officers animal husbandry to be officers for. The humane slaughter act, or the humane methods of livestock slaughter act p. The overtly communal and casteist agenda of cow protectionism has often resulted in violence on cattletraders and others involved in the sale, transport or consumption of beef in any way.
Be it enacted by the legislature of the state of punjab in the seventh year of the republic of india as follows. However, haryana has stricter penalties for violating the law than the other two states and chandigarh, even prior to. Constitutional validity of cow slaughter ban in maharashtra. Earlier, the punjab prohibition of cow slaughter act, 1955 was the law governing the slaughter of cattle in haryana has the same provisions as that in chandigarh, himachal pradesh and punjab. Received the assent of president on december 30, 1955 published in u. A female buffalo over 25 years of age or permanently incapable. While considering the question of the quantum of sentence to be imposed in cases of cow slaughter mr. This act requires the proper treatment and humane handling of all food animals slaughtered in usda inspected slaughter plants. Frequently asked questions on hindu marriage act, 1955. An act to prohibit the slaughter of cow and its progeily in punjab. Under the existing provisions of the bombay animal preservation act, 1954, although there is a total prohibition against the slaughter of a cow, the slaughter of progeny of a cow. The puyjab prohibition of cow slaughter act, 1955 punjab acr no. When the bull or bullock is over 25 years of age and permanently incapable of breeding or yielding milk or. Prevention of cow slaughter act, 1955 bare acts live.
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