“No Dilly-Dallying” on Illegal Slaughter and Meat Sale Violations; Court Warns State Authorities: Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court has directed the State Government to strictly comply with the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and ensure that no illegal cutting or slaughter of animals takes place without adherence to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan and Justice Rajesh Shankar passed the order while hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking…
