Ban cow slaughter in Tamil Nadu with immediate effect, orders Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has ordered an immediate ban on cow slaughter in Tamil Nadu, citing a 1976 government order aimed at protecting milk production and the rural economy. The court directed state officials to ensure compliance with this ban, especially during the upcoming Bakrid festival. The ruling emphasizes the constitutional obligation to protect cows and references historical perspectives on cow slaughter in India.
- ▪The Madras High Court directed the Tamil Nadu government to enforce a ban on cow slaughter immediately.
- ▪This order is based on a Government Order issued in 1976 that prohibits cow slaughter for the benefit of milk production.
- ▪The court emphasized that the ban must be enforced during Bakrid and that no other animals should be slaughtered outside designated slaughterhouses.
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The Madras High Court on Wednesday (May 27, 2026) directed Tamil Nadu government to impose an immediate ban on cow slaughter across the State by implementing a Government Order (G.O.) issued on August 30, 1976 for prohibiting cow slaughter in the interest of milk production and improvement of rural economy.A summer vacation Bench of Justices G.R. Swaminathan and V. Lakshminarayanan directed the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police/Head of Police Force (DGP/HoPF) to ensure that no cow or calf gets slaughtered anywhere in Tamil Nadu either on the eve of Bakrid on Thursday (May 28, 2026) or on any other day.
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