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SATISH CHANDRA SHARMA, SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD
Ajay Gautam – Appellant
Versus
Delhi State Advisory Board For Animal Welfare – Respondent
JUDGMENT
1. The present Writ Petition has been filed by the Petitioner, who states that he has studied to become a religious teacher/preacher, is a purohit and performs rituals, seeking an appropriate writ, order or direction to the Respondents to strictly implement and enforce provisions contained in Notification dated 23.05.2017, issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, on the occasion of Bakra-eid, which is scheduled to be celebrated on 29.06.2023 throughout the country. The Petitioner has further prayed for a direction to the Respondents to ensure that no Cattle markets be held in Delhi without obtaining prior permission of the competent authorities stipulated in above Rules on the occasion of Bakra-Eid.
2. It is stated that during Bakra-Eid/Eid Ul Addha which will be celebrated on 29.06.2023 throughout the country, innocent and helpless Goats/ships/bullock will be mercilessly butchered throughout the country in the name of sacrifice during this festival. It is further stated that cattle markets are held at various places viz. Jaffrabad, Okhla, Jamia, Jama Masjid, Seelampur, Inderlok, Jamia amongst others without obtaining prior permission of the Admini
A writ of mandamus cannot be passed without specific instances of rule violations and must be supported by evidence.
The Court emphasized the need for due publicity of the restrictions on animal slaughter through audio-visual media and clarified that the order dated 26.02.2021 did not supersede or affect the validi....
Court cannot compel legislation but can request timely finalization of regulations to address grievances related to the implementation of animal welfare laws.
The slaughter of cattle is strictly restricted to licensed, designated slaughterhouses that adhere to mandated sanitary and waste management standards. There is no fundamental right to perform animal....
The court emphasized the executive's authority in deciding the number of animals permitted to be slaughtered and highlighted the importance of public health concerns over religious interests.
Conducting traditional events is permissible under specific conditions ensuring animal welfare and adherence to legal guidelines.
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