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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
N.SATHISH KUMAR, M.JOTHIRAMAN
S.Venkatesh – Appellant
Versus
State of Tamilnadu, Rep by its Chief Secretary, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. challenge to the constitutional validity of the tamil nadu bovine breeding act. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. concerns over the act's impact on species preservation and rights of farmers. (Para 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 3. defensive arguments from the respondents supporting the act. (Para 7 , 10 , 12 , 13) |
| 4. petitioner's view on specific sections of the act being unconstitutional. (Para 19 , 21) |
| 5. court's reasoning on necessary regulations for animal welfare. (Para 26 , 27 , 28 , 29) |
| 6. petition dismissed without costs. (Para 31) |
ORDER :
N.SATHISH KUMAR, J.
This Writ Petition has been filed challenging the constitutional validity of various provisions of “the Tamil Nadu Bovine Breeding Act 2019” (hereinafter referred to as “the said Act”), more particularly Sections 3(g), 11, 12(1), 12(2), 12(3), 12(4), 12(5), 12(6), 12(7), 12(8), 12(9), 12(10), 12(11), 12(12), 17(1), 18(i), 18(ii) and 20(5) of the Act.
2. According to the petitioner, those provisions are unconstitutional, contrary to the provisions of law. The said provisions are mainly violative of provisions of Section 3 and 11 (1) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Act, 1960 and Biological Diversity Act, 2002, particularly Section 36 re
The Tamil Nadu Bovine Breeding Act, 2019 regulates bovine breeding to enhance animal health and prevent disease transmission, aligning with constitutional mandates on animal welfare without violating....
The Act's provisions allowing regulated slaughter do not violate Article 48, thus aligning with constitutional mandates for animal preservation.
The Tamil Nadu Regulation of Jallikattu Act was declared unconstitutional as it conflicted with the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, which prioritizes animal welfare and prohibits cruelty.
The main legal point established in the judgment is the need for strict compliance with the Acts and Rules related to prevention of cruelty to animals, and the importance of regular monitoring and en....
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 main legal principle established in the judgment is the prohibition of cattle grazing inside the Tiger Reserve under the Wildlife (Protection) Act and the Tamil Nadu Forest Act, emphasizing the n....
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