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India’s Leading Companies Launch Karuna Ethics Alliance – KEA to Raise Animal Welfare Standards Across Food Supply Chains
In September 2026, prominent Indian corporations announced the formation of the Karuna Ethics Alliance. The group aims to improve animal welfare standards across food supply networks in the country.
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Smuggling suspected as more rare animals seen in India
In September 2026, officials reported an increase in sightings of rare animal species across India. They said the presence of these animals suggested they had been brought into the country through illegal smuggling.
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MCOCA slapped on cattle smuggling gang
The Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) has been applied to a group involved in cattle smuggling. This action took place in Maharashtra.
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‘No sacrifice of cows, calves, camels’: Ahead of Bakrid, Delhi govt warns against illegal slaughter, guid
The Delhi government has issued a warning against the illegal slaughter of cows, calves, and camels ahead of Bakrid. They emphasized that such sacrifices are not permitted. The announcement was made to ensure compliance with animal welfare regulations.
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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.
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Calcutta high court upholds West Bengal government notification on animal slaughter
The Calcutta High Court has supported a government notification regarding animal slaughter in West Bengal. This ruling was issued on May 21, 2026.
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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 cattle slaughter.
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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 the state. The ruling is pending, with no specific date…
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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 decision was made on May 21, 2026.
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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, 2026.
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No More Public Slaughter: WB Govt Mandates Cow and Buffalo Sacrifice Only in Authorized Abattoirs.
The West Bengal government has announced that cow and buffalo slaughter can only occur in approved abattoirs. This regulation aims to prohibit public slaughter of these animals.
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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 festival. The ruling was made on February 26, 2026.
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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.
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