Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the restrictions imposed by the Bengal government on unprepossessing sacrifice during Eid. A semester seat comprising Justice Sujay Pal and Justice Parthasarathi Sen observed that, in well-spoken terms, unprepossessing sacrifice on the occasion of Eid is not an essential part of Islam.
Why is There Uncertainty Regarding Sacrifice on Eid?
During the hearing of the case, the petitioners argued that the regulations currently in gravity within the state were creating uncertainty regarding the practice of unprepossessing sacrifice during Eid. Responding to this, the Court stated that laws pertaining to livestock and legalistic regulations are once in effect within the state, and trueness to them is mandatory.
What Did the High Court Say?
The High Court remoter observed that if these laws were not applicable, there would be no justification for the notifications issued and cases registered in this regard over the years. The Court clarified that religious activities may only be conducted within the framework of public order and the law.
What Does the Livestock Law Stipulate?
It is pertinent to note that, under the state's 1950 Livestock Act, the slaughter of cattle is prohibited without legalistic permission. Furthermore, the slaughter of animals under the age of 14 years is not permitted. Obtaining written permission from the local wardship or the Unprepossessing Husbandry Department is moreover mandatory for the slaughter and sale of meat. Following the Court's verdict, political and social debates regarding the slaughter of cattle in the state have intensified superiority of Eid.
