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N. ANAND VENKATESH
Mohamed Akbar – Appellant
Versus
Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation, Chennai – Respondent
JUDGMENT
(Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd and 3rd respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 13.06.2023 and grant necessary permission to slaughter 2 goats on 29.06.2023 during Bakrid at the open terrace of the building situate at Perambur High Road, Jamalia, Chennai - 600 012 between 9 AM and 12 Noon within the time frame as may be fixed by this Court.)
This writ petition has been filed for issue of writ of mandamus directing the 2nd and 3rd respondents to consider the representation made by the petitioner on 13.06.2023, wherein, the petitioner has sought for permission to slaughter two goats on 29.06.2023 i.e., during Bakrid at the open terrace of the building situated at Jamalia, Chennai - 600 012.
2. Heard Mr.A.V.Arun, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner, Mrs.P.T.Ramadevi, learned Standing Counsel appearing on behalf of the respondents 1 to 3 and Mr.C.Selvaraj, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the 4th respondent.
3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the slaughtering of animal forms part of the rel
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....
A writ of mandamus cannot be passed without specific instances of rule violations and must be supported by evidence.
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.
The court can grant permission for a cultural event despite it being a cognizable offence under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, by imposing certain conditions to ensure the safety and....
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