Madras High Court orders an immediate ban on cow slaughter in Tamil Nadu, reinforcing existing laws and protecting rural economy.

The Madras High Court directed Tamil Nadu to ensure that no cow or calf is slaughtered on the eve of Bakrid or on any other day in the state. The bench said only legally approved slaughter houses can operate and ordered senior officials to enforce the ruling.

The Madras High Court directed Tamil Nadu to ensure that no cow or calf is slaughtered on the eve of Bakrid or on any other day in the state. The bench said only legally approved slaughter houses can operate and ordered senior officials to enforce the ruling.

The Madras High Court has ordered a total ban on cow and calf slaughter across Tamil Nadu, ruling that bovine sacrifice is not an obligatory part of Bakrid.