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8 Oct 2026
Cattle Smuggling Allegations Without Communal Tension Not Public Order Issue: J&K&L High Court Quashes…
The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh ruled that allegations of cattle smuggling do not constitute a threat to public order if they do not incite communal tension.…
Source: Live Law
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5 Oct 2026Request to stop illegal transportation and slaughtering of animals, and promotion of humane treatment of animals – dated 05.10.2026
On October 5, 2026, the Animal Welfare Board of India issued a directive. The board requested an end to unlawful animal transport and butchery, while urging better care for animals.
Source: Animal Welfare Board of India – Circulars
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14 Sep 2026Request to stop illegal transportation and slaughtering of animals, and promotion of humane treatment of animals dated – 14.09.2026
On 14 September 2026, the Animal Welfare Board of India issued a circular requesting an end to the unlawful transport and slaughter of animals. The notification also urged the humane…
Source: Animal Welfare Board of India – Circulars
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11 Aug 2026Request to stop illegal transportation and slaughtering of animals, and promotion of humane treatment of animals – dated 11.08.2026
On August 11, 2026, the Animal Welfare Board of India issued a circular regarding the unlawful transport and slaughter of animals. The notice called for an end to these illegal…
Source: Animal Welfare Board of India – Circulars
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2 Jul 2026Request to stop illegal transportation and slaughtering of animals, and promotion of humane treatment of animals dated 02.07.2026
On 2 July 2026, the Animal Welfare Board of India issued a circular requesting an end to the unlawful transit and butchering of animals. The notice also called for the…
Source: Animal Welfare Board of India – Circulars
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22 May 2026Request to stop illegal transportation and slaughtering of animals, and promotion of humane treatment of animals dated – 22.05.2026
On 22 May 2026, the Animal Welfare Board of India issued a circular requesting an end to the illegal transit and slaughter of animals. The notice also called for the…
Source: Animal Welfare Board of India – Circulars
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22 May 2026
Cattle Smuggling Cases Do Not Warrant Preventive Detention: J&K&L High Court
The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court stated that cases involving cattle smuggling do not justify the use of preventive detention. This ruling was made on May 22, 2026.
Source: Live Law
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22 May 2026
Preventive detention law can’t be invoked for cattle smuggling: J&K High Court
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court ruled that the preventive detention law cannot be applied to cases of cattle smuggling. This decision was made on May 22, 2026.
Source: Bar and Bench
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21 May 2026
Calcutta High Court Refuses To Stall WB Govt’s Cattle Slaughter Rules Ahead Of Eid, Orders State To…
The Calcutta High Court has declined to halt the West Bengal government’s cattle slaughter regulations ahead of Eid. The court has directed the state to proceed with its rules regarding…
Source: Live Law
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21 May 2026
Calcutta High Court Reserves Order On Challenge To Bengal Govt’s Cattle Slaughter Restrictions Ahead Of…
The Calcutta High Court has reserved its decision on a challenge to the West Bengal government’s restrictions on cattle slaughter. This follows a legal challenge regarding the regulations set by…
Source: Live Law
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21 May 2026
Sacrificing cow not part of Eid: Calcutta High Court rejects plea against cattle slaughter restrictions
The Calcutta High Court ruled that sacrificing a cow is not a part of Eid celebrations. The court dismissed a plea that challenged restrictions on the slaughter of cattle. This…
Source: Bar and Bench
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20 May 2026
TMC MP Mahua Moitra Appears In Calcutta High Court, Challenges WB Govt’s Restriction On Cattle Slaughter…
TMC MP Mahua Moitra has filed a challenge in the Calcutta High Court against the West Bengal government’s restrictions on cattle slaughter. The court appearance took place on May 20,…
Source: Live Law
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8 Apr 2026Request for prevention of illegal transportation and slaughter of animals and promotion of humane treatment of animals dated – 08.04.2026
On April 8, 2026, the Animal Welfare Board of India issued a circular addressing the unlawful transit and slaughter of animals. The document requested measures to stop these illicit activities…
Source: Animal Welfare Board of India – Circulars
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17 Mar 2026Request to prevent illegal transportation and illegal slaughtering of animals dated 17.03.2026
On 17 March 2026, the Animal Welfare Board of India issued a circular urging action against the unlawful transport and unauthorized killing of animals. Beyond the request to halt these…
Source: Animal Welfare Board of India – Circulars
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26 Feb 2026
Allahabad High Court upholds 10-month NSA detention of 3 men for cattle slaughter during Navratri
The Allahabad High Court has upheld the 10-month detention of three individuals under the National Security Act. This decision is related to their involvement in cattle slaughter during the Navratri…
Source: Bar and Bench
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18 Feb 2026
Supreme Court upholds BSF sub-inspector’s dismissal for facilitating cattle smuggling
The Supreme Court has confirmed the termination of a Border Security Force sub-inspector for his involvement in cattle smuggling. This decision was made on February 18, 2026.
Source: Bar and Bench
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17 Feb 2026
‘National Security Paramount’: Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal Of BSF Officer For Cattle Smuggling Across …
The Supreme Court of India upheld the dismissal of a Border Security Force officer due to involvement in cattle smuggling. The court emphasized the importance of national security in its…
Source: Live Law
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26 Dec 2025
J&K High Court quashes preventive detention of man booked for cattle smuggling
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has annulled the preventive detention of a man who had been accused of cattle smuggling. The court’s decision came on December 26, 2025.
Source: Bar and Bench
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14 Dec 2025Madurai Customs Foils Major Wildlife Smuggling Attempt: 3,101 Exotic Turtles Seized
Madurai Customs seized 3,101 exotic turtles in a significant wildlife smuggling operation. The incident occurred on December 14, 2025.
Source: PIB
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7 Dec 2025Trichy Customs Foils Attempt to Smuggle Exotic Wildlife Species
Trichy Customs intercepted an attempt to smuggle exotic wildlife species on December 7, 2025. The operation took place at the Trichy airport, where officials confiscated the animals before they could…
Source: PIB
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