A COMPLETE Ban on Cow Killing in India.
The Issue
Can you kill your own mother? Because you are pretty grown-up now, know how to cook your own food. Earning lots of money, can buy all happiness of the world. Can You Kill your Mother??? Answer is NO, the birth giving mother is always loved and cared till last breath. In ancient India, oxen and bulls were sacrificed to the gods and their meat was eaten. But even then the slaughter of cows was prohibited. Verses of the Rigveda refer to the Cow as Devi (goddess), identified with Aditi (mother of the gods) herself. In Hinduism, the cow is revered as the source of food and symbol of life and may never be killed. Below contains state wise rules and punishment regarding Cow Killing. Find your state and get surprised!
Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh Prohibition of Cow Slaughter and Animal Preservation Act, 1977 governs the slaughter of cattle in the state. Slaughter of cows (includes heifer, or a calf, whether male or female of a cow) is prohibited. The law does not define the age of a "calf". Slaughter of bulls and bullocks is allowed on obtaining a "fit-for-slaughter" certificate, to be given only if the animal is not economical or is not likely to become economical for the purpose of breeding or draught/agricultural operations.
Anyone violating the law can be punished with imprisonment up to maximum of 6 months or fine of up to INR1,000 or both. The crime is treated as a cognizable offence.
Arunachal Pradesh
No ban on cattle slaughter. Beef is consumed widely in the state.
Assam
The Assam Cattle Preservation Act, 1950 governs the slaughter of cattle in the state. Slaughter of all cattle, including bulls, bullocks, cows, calves, male and female buffaloes and buffalo calves is prohibited. Slaughter of all cattle is allowed on obtaining a "fit-for-slaughter" certificate, to be given if cattle is over 14 years of age or has become permanently incapacitated for work or breeding due to injury, deformity or any incurable disease.
Anyone violating the law can be punished with imprisonment up to maximum of 6 months or fine of up to INR1,000 or both. The crime is treated as a cognizable offence.
Bihar
The Bihar Preservation and Improvement of Animals Act, 1955 governs the slaughter of cattle in the state. Slaughter of cow and calf is totally prohibited. Slaughter of bulls or bullocks of over 15 years of age or has become permanently incapacitated for work or breeding due to injury, deformity or any incurable disease is permitted. The law also bans the export of cows, calves, bulls and bullocks from Bihar, for any purpose. The law defines a bull as "an uncastrated male of above 3 years", a bullock as "castrated male of above 3 years", a calf as "male or female below 3 years" and a cow as "female above 3 years".
Anyone violating the law can be punished with imprisonment up to maximum of 6 months or fine of up to INR1,000 or both. The crime is treated as a cognizable offence.
Daman and Diu
The Goa, Daman & Diu Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, 1978 governs the slaughter of cattle in Daman and Diu. There is a total ban on slaughter of cow (includes cow, heifer or calf), except when the cow is suffering pain or contagious disease or for medical research. The law does not define the age of a "calf". There is also a total prohibition on the sale of beef or beef products in any form in the union territory.
Anyone violating the law can be punished with imprisonment up to 2 years or fine up to INR1,000 or both. The crime is treated as a cognizable and non-bailable offence.
Delhi
The Delhi Agricultural Cattle Preservation Act, 1994 governs the slaughter of cattle in the state. Slaughter of all agricultural cattle is totally prohibited. The law defines "agricultural cattle" as cows of all ages, calves of cows of all ages, and bulls and bullocks. The slaughter of buffaloes is legal. The possession of the flesh of agricultural cattle slaughtered outside Delhi is also prohibited. The transport or export of cattle for slaughter is also prohibited. Export for other purposes is permitted on declaration that cattle will not be slaughtered. However, export to a State where slaughter is not banned by law will not be permitted.
Anyone violating the law can be punished with imprisonment up to 5 years and fine up to INR10,000, provided that minimum imprisonment should not be for less than 6 months and fine not less than INR1,000. The law places the burden of proof on the accused. The crime is treated as a cognizable and non-bailable offence.
Goa
The Goa, Daman & Diu Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, 1978 and The Goa Animal Preservation Act, 1995 govern the slaughter of cattle in the state. Under the 1978 Act, which also applies to Daman and Diu, there is a total ban on slaughter of cow (includes cow, heifer or calf), except when the cow is suffering pain or contagious disease or for medical research. The law does not define the age of a "calf". Anyone violating the law can be punished with imprisonment up to 2 years or fine up to INR1,000 or both. The crime is treated as a cognizable and non-bailable offence.
The Goa Animal Preservation Act, 1995 applies to bulls, bullocks, male calves and buffaloes of all ages. All the animals can be slaughtered on obtaining a "fit-for-slaughter" certificate which is not given if the animal is likely to become economical for draught, breeding or milk (in the case of she-buffaloes) purposes. The sale of beef obtained in contravention of the above provisions is prohibited. However, sale of beef imported from other States is legal. Anyone violating the law can be punished with imprisonment up to maximum of 6 months or fine of up to INR1,000 or both. The crime is treated as a cognizable offence.
Gujarat
The Gujarat Animal Preservation (Amendment) Bill 2011 was passed unopposed in the Legislative Assembly, with support from the main opposition party, on 27 September 2011. The amendment, which came into effect in October 2011, criminalized transporting the animal for the purpose of slaughter and included a provision to confiscate the vehicle used for carrying cow meat. It also increased the maximum jail term for slaughtering cattle to 7 years and maximum fine to INR50,000.
Haryana
The Punjab Prohibition of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955 applies to Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. Therefore, the law governing the slaughter of cattle in Haryana has the same provisions as that in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. However, Haryana has stricter penalties for violating the law than the other 2 states.
Slaughter of cow (includes bull, bullock, ox, heifer or calf), and its progeny, is totally prohibited. The export of cattle for slaughter and the sale of beef are both prohibited. This "does not include flesh of cow contained in sealed containers and imported", meaning that restaurants in the states can serve beef, if they can prove its meat has been imported into the state. The law also excuses the killing of cows "by accident or in self defence". Consumption of beef is not penalized. Anyone violating the law can be punished with rigorous imprisonment up to 5 years or fine up to INR5,000 or both. The law places the burden of proof on the accused. The crime is treated as a cognizable and non-bailable offence.
Himachal Pradesh
The Punjab Prohibition of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955 applies to Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. Therefore, the law governing the slaughter of cattle in Himachal Pradesh is the same as that in Punjab and Haryana. However, Himachal and Punjab have lighter penalties for violating the law than Haryana.
Slaughter of cow (includes bull, bullock, ox, heifer or calf), and its progeny, is totally prohibited. The export of cattle for slaughter and the sale of beef are both prohibited. Anyone violating the law can be punished with imprisonment up to a maximum of 2 years or fine up to INR1,000 or both. The law places the burden of proof on the accused. The crime is treated as a cognizable and non-bailable offence.
Jammu and Kashmir
The Ranbir Penal Code, 1932 governs the slaughter of cattle in Jammu and Kashmir. Voluntary slaughter of any bovine animal such as ox, bull, cow or calf shall be punished with imprisonment of either description which may extend to 10 years and shall also be liable to fine. The fine may extend to 5 times the price of the animals slaughtered as determined by the court. Possession of the flesh of slaughtered animals is also an offence punishable with imprisonment up to 1 year and fine up to INR500.
Karnataka
The Karnataka Prevention of Cow Slaughter and Cattle Preservation Act, 1964 governs the slaughter of cattle in the state. Slaughter of cow, calf of a cow (male or female) or calf of a she-buffalo totally prohibited. Slaughter of bulls, bullocks and adult buffaloes is permitted on obtaining a "fit-for-slaughter" certificate provided cattle is over 12 years of age or is permanently incapacitated for breeding, draught or milk due to injury, deformity or any other cause. Transport for slaughter to a place outside the State not permitted. Sale, purchase or disposal of a cow or a calf, for slaughter, is not permitted.
Anyone violating the law can be punished with imprisonment up to maximum of 6 months or fine of up to INR1,000 or both. The crime is treated as a cognizable offence.
Kerala
Kerala has no state legislation concerning the slaughter of cattle. There is no restriction on cow slaughter. Unlike most other Indian states, beef is eaten by a large section of people in Kerala. Beef is sold at meat shops while cattle is traded at weekly markets across the state. However, Panchayat laws provide for prohibition of slaughter of "useful animals" in Panchayat (non-municipal) areas of the State.
Under the Kerala Panchayat (Slaughter Houses and Meat Stalls) Rules, 1964, no certificate shall be granted under Rule 8 in respect of a bull, bullock, cow calf, he-buffalo or she-buffalo or buffalo calf unless the animal is over 10 years of age and is unfit for work or breeding or the animal has become permanently incapacitated for work or breeding due to injury or deformity. In 1976, the Government of Kerala issued an executive order banning the slaughter of useful animals in the municipal areas as well.
Madhya Pradesh
The Madhya Pradesh Agricultural Cattle Preservation Act, 1959 governs the slaughter of cattle in the state. Slaughter of cows, calves of cows, bulls, bullocks and buffalo calves is prohibited. However, bulls and bullocks are being slaughtered in the light of a Supreme Court judgement, provided the cattle is over 15 years or has become unfit for work or breeding. Transport or export of cattle for slaughter not permitted. Export for any purpose to another State where cow slaughter is not banned by law is not permitted. The sale, purchase and/or disposal of cow and its progeny and possession of flesh of cattle is prohibited.
Anyone violating the law can be punished with imprisonment up to a maximum of 3 years and fine of INR5,000 or both. Normally imprisonment shall not be less than 6 months and fine not less than INR1,000. The law places the burden of proof on the accused. The crime is treated as a cognizable offence.
Maharashtra
The Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act, 1976 governs the slaughter of cattle in the state. Slaughter of cows (includes a heifer or male or female calf of a cow) is totally prohibited. Slaughter of bulls, bullocks and buffaloes is allowed on obtaining a "fit-for-slaughter certificate", if it is not likely to become economical for draught, breeding or milk (in the case of she-buffaloes) purposes.
Anyone violating the law can be punished with imprisonment up to an imprisonment up to maximum of 6 months and fine of up to INR1,000. The law places the burden of proof on the accused. The crime is treated as a cognizable offence.
Manipur
In Manipur, cattle slaughter is restricted under a proclamation by the Maharaja in the Durbar Resolution of 1939. The proclamation states, "According to Hindu religion the killing of cow is a sinful act. It is also against Manipur Custom. I cannot allowed such things to be committed in my State. So if any one is seen killing a cow in the State he should be prosecuted." However, beef is largely consumed in the hill districts with large Christian populations and sold openly in cities like Churachandpur.
Meghalaya
No restrictions on cattle slaughter. Beef is consumed widely and openly sold in cities like Shillong.
Mizoram
No ban on cattle slaughter. Beef is consumed widely in the state.
Nagaland
No restrictions on cattle slaughter. Beef is consumed widely and openly sold in cities like Dimapur.
Odisha
The Orissa Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, 1960 governs the slaughter of cattle in the state. Slaughter of cows (includes heifer or calf) is totally prohibited. Slaughter of bulls and bullocks is permitted, on obtaining a "fit-for-slaughter" certificate, provided that the cattle is over 14 years of age or has become permanently unfit for breeding or draught.
Anyone violating the law can be punished with imprisonment up to a maximum of 2 years or fine up to INR1,000 or both. The crime is treated as a cognizable offence.
Puducherry
The Pondicherry Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, 1968 governs the slaughter of cattle in Puducherry. Slaughter of cows (includes heifer or calf) is totally prohibited. Slaughter of bulls and bullocks is permitted, on obtaining a "fit-for-slaughter" certificate, provided that the cattle is over age of 15 years or has become permanently unfit for breeding or draught. The sale and/or transport of beef is prohibited.
Anyone violating the law can be punished with imprisonment up to a maximum of 2 years or fine up to INR1,000 or both. The crime is treated as a cognizable and non-bailable offence.
Punjab
The Punjab Prohibition of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955 applies to Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. Therefore, the law governing the slaughter of cattle in Punjab has the same provisions as that in Himachal Pradesh. However, Punjab and Himachal have lighter penalties for violating the law than Haryana.
Slaughter of cow (includes bull, bullock, ox, heifer or calf), and its progeny, is totally prohibited. The export of cattle for slaughter and the sale of beef are both prohibited. This "does not include flesh of cow contained in sealed containers and imported", meaning that restaurants in the states can serve beef, if they can prove its meat has been imported into the state. The law also excuses the killing of cows "by accident or in self defence". Consumption is not penalized. Anyone violating the law can be punished with imprisonment up to a maximum of 2 years or fine up to INR1,000 or both. The law places the burden of proof on the accused. The crime is treated as a cognizable and non-bailable offence.
Rajasthan
The Rajasthan Bovine Animal (Prohibition of Slaughter and Regulation of Temporary Migration or Export) Act, 1995 governs the slaughter of cattle in the state. Slaughter of all bovine animals (includes cow, calf, heifer, bull or bullocks) is prohibited. Possession, sale and/or transport of beef and beef products is prohibited. The export of bovine animals for slaughter is prohibited. The law requires custody of seized animals to be given to any recognized voluntary animal welfare agency failing which to any Goshala, Gosadan or a suitable person who volunteers to maintain the animal.
Anyone violating the law can be punished with rigorous imprisonment of not less than 1 year and up to a maximum of 2 years and fine up to INR10,000. The law places the burden of proof on the accused.
Sikkim
No ban on cattle slaughter. Beef is consumed widely in the state.
Tamil Nadu
The Tamil Nadu Animal Preservation Act, 1958 governs the slaughter of cattle in the state. All animals could be slaughtered on obtaining "fit-for-slaughter" certificate. The law defined "animals" as bulls, bullocks, cows, calves; and buffaloes of all ages. The certificate was issued if an animal was over 10 years of age and was unfit for work and breeding or had become permanently incapacitated for work and breeding due to injury deformity or any incurable disease. Anyone violating the Act can be punished with imprisonment of up to 3 years or fine up to INR1,000 or both.
On 30 August 1976, the Government of Tamil Nadu ordered a ban on cow slaughter. Under the new law, the slaughter of cows (including heifers) is banned in all slaughterhouses in Tamil Nadu. However, the ban is not stringently implemented. Consumption of beef is not banned and it is sold at meat shops, but beef dishes are not served by most major restaurants, barring a few.
Telengana
The Andhra Pradesh Prohibition of Cow Slaughter and Animal Preservation Act, 1977 governs the slaughter of cattle in Telengana. Slaughter of cows (includes heifer, or a calf, whether male or female of a cow) is prohibited. The law does not define the age of a "calf". Slaughter of bulls and bullocks is allowed on obtaining a "fit-for-slaughter" certificate, to be given only if the animal is not economical or is not likely to become economical for the purpose of breeding or draught/agricultural operations.
Anyone violating the law can be punished with imprisonment up to maximum of 6 months or fine of up to INR1,000 or both. The crime is treated as a cognizable offence.
Tripura
No ban on cattle slaughter. Beef is consumed widely in the state.
Uttar Pradesh
The Uttar Pradesh Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955 governs the slaughter of cattle in the state. Slaughter of cow (includes a heifer and calf) is totally prohibited. Transport of cow outside the State for slaughter is not permitted. The sale of beef is prohibited. The law defines "beef" as the flesh of cow and of such bull or bullock whose slaughter is prohibited under the Act, but does not include such flesh contained in sealed containers and imported into Uttar Pradesh. Anyone violating the Act can be punished with rigorous imprisonment of up to 2 years or fine up to INR1,000 or both. The crime is treated as a cognizable and non-bailable offence.
The Act permitted the slaughter of bull or bullock on obtaining a "fit-for-slaughter" certificate provided it was over the age of 15 years or had become permanently unfit for breeding, draught and any agricultural operations. However, the Government of Uttar Pradesh issued an ordinance in 2001, prohibiting the slaughter of cow and its progeny.
West Bengal
The West Bengal Animal Slaughter Act, 1950 governs the slaughter of cattle in the state. Slaughter of all animals is permitted on obtaining a "fit-for-slaughter" certificate. The law defines "animals" as bulls, bullocks, cows, calves and buffaloes of all types/ages. The certificate is only issued if the animal is over 14 years of age and unfit for work or breeding or has become permanently incapacitated for work and breeding due to age, injury, deformity, or any incurable disease. Anyone violating the law can be punished with rigorous imprisonment of up to a maximum of 6 months or fine up to INR1,000 or both. The crime is treated as a cognizable offence.
There is no ban on the consumption of beef or slaughter if carried out in government or municipal slaughterhouses after a certificate from a veterinarian. The Animal Slaughter Control Act exempts slaughter for religious purposes, however the Supreme Court has stated that such exclusions are illegal.
We want a COMPLETE ban. Whether it is age 14 or 41! It should be illegal. In Karnataka, where it’s common to find beef in Bangalore restaurants, it’s fine to slaughter bulls – but not cows — as long as they’re over the age of 12. Here again, we demand a COMPLETE ban.
Further victims should be punished heavily. A fine of INR 1,000-20,000 is nothing but just a fromality! A heavy punishment is necessary so that even thinking of killing a cow gives them a goosebump!
The five products (pancagavya) of the cow — milk, curds, ghee butter, urine and dung — are all used in worship as well as in rites of extreme penance. The milk of the family cow nourishes children as they grow up, and cow dung (gobar) is a major source of energy for households throughout India. Despite their sacred status, cows don't seem very appreciated in India. Visitors are often surprised to see them walking neglected around city streets, living on garbage from the gutters. But the cow is honored at least once a year, on Gopastami. On this "Cow Holiday," cows are washed and decorated in the temple and given offerings in the hope that her gifts of life will continue.
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The Issue
Can you kill your own mother? Because you are pretty grown-up now, know how to cook your own food. Earning lots of money, can buy all happiness of the world. Can You Kill your Mother??? Answer is NO, the birth giving mother is always loved and cared till last breath. In ancient India, oxen and bulls were sacrificed to the gods and their meat was eaten. But even then the slaughter of cows was prohibited. Verses of the Rigveda refer to the Cow as Devi (goddess), identified with Aditi (mother of the gods) herself. In Hinduism, the cow is revered as the source of food and symbol of life and may never be killed. Below contains state wise rules and punishment regarding Cow Killing. Find your state and get surprised!
Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh Prohibition of Cow Slaughter and Animal Preservation Act, 1977 governs the slaughter of cattle in the state. Slaughter of cows (includes heifer, or a calf, whether male or female of a cow) is prohibited. The law does not define the age of a "calf". Slaughter of bulls and bullocks is allowed on obtaining a "fit-for-slaughter" certificate, to be given only if the animal is not economical or is not likely to become economical for the purpose of breeding or draught/agricultural operations.
Anyone violating the law can be punished with imprisonment up to maximum of 6 months or fine of up to INR1,000 or both. The crime is treated as a cognizable offence.
Arunachal Pradesh
No ban on cattle slaughter. Beef is consumed widely in the state.
Assam
The Assam Cattle Preservation Act, 1950 governs the slaughter of cattle in the state. Slaughter of all cattle, including bulls, bullocks, cows, calves, male and female buffaloes and buffalo calves is prohibited. Slaughter of all cattle is allowed on obtaining a "fit-for-slaughter" certificate, to be given if cattle is over 14 years of age or has become permanently incapacitated for work or breeding due to injury, deformity or any incurable disease.
Anyone violating the law can be punished with imprisonment up to maximum of 6 months or fine of up to INR1,000 or both. The crime is treated as a cognizable offence.
Bihar
The Bihar Preservation and Improvement of Animals Act, 1955 governs the slaughter of cattle in the state. Slaughter of cow and calf is totally prohibited. Slaughter of bulls or bullocks of over 15 years of age or has become permanently incapacitated for work or breeding due to injury, deformity or any incurable disease is permitted. The law also bans the export of cows, calves, bulls and bullocks from Bihar, for any purpose. The law defines a bull as "an uncastrated male of above 3 years", a bullock as "castrated male of above 3 years", a calf as "male or female below 3 years" and a cow as "female above 3 years".
Anyone violating the law can be punished with imprisonment up to maximum of 6 months or fine of up to INR1,000 or both. The crime is treated as a cognizable offence.
Daman and Diu
The Goa, Daman & Diu Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, 1978 governs the slaughter of cattle in Daman and Diu. There is a total ban on slaughter of cow (includes cow, heifer or calf), except when the cow is suffering pain or contagious disease or for medical research. The law does not define the age of a "calf". There is also a total prohibition on the sale of beef or beef products in any form in the union territory.
Anyone violating the law can be punished with imprisonment up to 2 years or fine up to INR1,000 or both. The crime is treated as a cognizable and non-bailable offence.
Delhi
The Delhi Agricultural Cattle Preservation Act, 1994 governs the slaughter of cattle in the state. Slaughter of all agricultural cattle is totally prohibited. The law defines "agricultural cattle" as cows of all ages, calves of cows of all ages, and bulls and bullocks. The slaughter of buffaloes is legal. The possession of the flesh of agricultural cattle slaughtered outside Delhi is also prohibited. The transport or export of cattle for slaughter is also prohibited. Export for other purposes is permitted on declaration that cattle will not be slaughtered. However, export to a State where slaughter is not banned by law will not be permitted.
Anyone violating the law can be punished with imprisonment up to 5 years and fine up to INR10,000, provided that minimum imprisonment should not be for less than 6 months and fine not less than INR1,000. The law places the burden of proof on the accused. The crime is treated as a cognizable and non-bailable offence.
Goa
The Goa, Daman & Diu Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, 1978 and The Goa Animal Preservation Act, 1995 govern the slaughter of cattle in the state. Under the 1978 Act, which also applies to Daman and Diu, there is a total ban on slaughter of cow (includes cow, heifer or calf), except when the cow is suffering pain or contagious disease or for medical research. The law does not define the age of a "calf". Anyone violating the law can be punished with imprisonment up to 2 years or fine up to INR1,000 or both. The crime is treated as a cognizable and non-bailable offence.
The Goa Animal Preservation Act, 1995 applies to bulls, bullocks, male calves and buffaloes of all ages. All the animals can be slaughtered on obtaining a "fit-for-slaughter" certificate which is not given if the animal is likely to become economical for draught, breeding or milk (in the case of she-buffaloes) purposes. The sale of beef obtained in contravention of the above provisions is prohibited. However, sale of beef imported from other States is legal. Anyone violating the law can be punished with imprisonment up to maximum of 6 months or fine of up to INR1,000 or both. The crime is treated as a cognizable offence.
Gujarat
The Gujarat Animal Preservation (Amendment) Bill 2011 was passed unopposed in the Legislative Assembly, with support from the main opposition party, on 27 September 2011. The amendment, which came into effect in October 2011, criminalized transporting the animal for the purpose of slaughter and included a provision to confiscate the vehicle used for carrying cow meat. It also increased the maximum jail term for slaughtering cattle to 7 years and maximum fine to INR50,000.
Haryana
The Punjab Prohibition of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955 applies to Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. Therefore, the law governing the slaughter of cattle in Haryana has the same provisions as that in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. However, Haryana has stricter penalties for violating the law than the other 2 states.
Slaughter of cow (includes bull, bullock, ox, heifer or calf), and its progeny, is totally prohibited. The export of cattle for slaughter and the sale of beef are both prohibited. This "does not include flesh of cow contained in sealed containers and imported", meaning that restaurants in the states can serve beef, if they can prove its meat has been imported into the state. The law also excuses the killing of cows "by accident or in self defence". Consumption of beef is not penalized. Anyone violating the law can be punished with rigorous imprisonment up to 5 years or fine up to INR5,000 or both. The law places the burden of proof on the accused. The crime is treated as a cognizable and non-bailable offence.
Himachal Pradesh
The Punjab Prohibition of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955 applies to Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. Therefore, the law governing the slaughter of cattle in Himachal Pradesh is the same as that in Punjab and Haryana. However, Himachal and Punjab have lighter penalties for violating the law than Haryana.
Slaughter of cow (includes bull, bullock, ox, heifer or calf), and its progeny, is totally prohibited. The export of cattle for slaughter and the sale of beef are both prohibited. Anyone violating the law can be punished with imprisonment up to a maximum of 2 years or fine up to INR1,000 or both. The law places the burden of proof on the accused. The crime is treated as a cognizable and non-bailable offence.
Jammu and Kashmir
The Ranbir Penal Code, 1932 governs the slaughter of cattle in Jammu and Kashmir. Voluntary slaughter of any bovine animal such as ox, bull, cow or calf shall be punished with imprisonment of either description which may extend to 10 years and shall also be liable to fine. The fine may extend to 5 times the price of the animals slaughtered as determined by the court. Possession of the flesh of slaughtered animals is also an offence punishable with imprisonment up to 1 year and fine up to INR500.
Karnataka
The Karnataka Prevention of Cow Slaughter and Cattle Preservation Act, 1964 governs the slaughter of cattle in the state. Slaughter of cow, calf of a cow (male or female) or calf of a she-buffalo totally prohibited. Slaughter of bulls, bullocks and adult buffaloes is permitted on obtaining a "fit-for-slaughter" certificate provided cattle is over 12 years of age or is permanently incapacitated for breeding, draught or milk due to injury, deformity or any other cause. Transport for slaughter to a place outside the State not permitted. Sale, purchase or disposal of a cow or a calf, for slaughter, is not permitted.
Anyone violating the law can be punished with imprisonment up to maximum of 6 months or fine of up to INR1,000 or both. The crime is treated as a cognizable offence.
Kerala
Kerala has no state legislation concerning the slaughter of cattle. There is no restriction on cow slaughter. Unlike most other Indian states, beef is eaten by a large section of people in Kerala. Beef is sold at meat shops while cattle is traded at weekly markets across the state. However, Panchayat laws provide for prohibition of slaughter of "useful animals" in Panchayat (non-municipal) areas of the State.
Under the Kerala Panchayat (Slaughter Houses and Meat Stalls) Rules, 1964, no certificate shall be granted under Rule 8 in respect of a bull, bullock, cow calf, he-buffalo or she-buffalo or buffalo calf unless the animal is over 10 years of age and is unfit for work or breeding or the animal has become permanently incapacitated for work or breeding due to injury or deformity. In 1976, the Government of Kerala issued an executive order banning the slaughter of useful animals in the municipal areas as well.
Madhya Pradesh
The Madhya Pradesh Agricultural Cattle Preservation Act, 1959 governs the slaughter of cattle in the state. Slaughter of cows, calves of cows, bulls, bullocks and buffalo calves is prohibited. However, bulls and bullocks are being slaughtered in the light of a Supreme Court judgement, provided the cattle is over 15 years or has become unfit for work or breeding. Transport or export of cattle for slaughter not permitted. Export for any purpose to another State where cow slaughter is not banned by law is not permitted. The sale, purchase and/or disposal of cow and its progeny and possession of flesh of cattle is prohibited.
Anyone violating the law can be punished with imprisonment up to a maximum of 3 years and fine of INR5,000 or both. Normally imprisonment shall not be less than 6 months and fine not less than INR1,000. The law places the burden of proof on the accused. The crime is treated as a cognizable offence.
Maharashtra
The Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act, 1976 governs the slaughter of cattle in the state. Slaughter of cows (includes a heifer or male or female calf of a cow) is totally prohibited. Slaughter of bulls, bullocks and buffaloes is allowed on obtaining a "fit-for-slaughter certificate", if it is not likely to become economical for draught, breeding or milk (in the case of she-buffaloes) purposes.
Anyone violating the law can be punished with imprisonment up to an imprisonment up to maximum of 6 months and fine of up to INR1,000. The law places the burden of proof on the accused. The crime is treated as a cognizable offence.
Manipur
In Manipur, cattle slaughter is restricted under a proclamation by the Maharaja in the Durbar Resolution of 1939. The proclamation states, "According to Hindu religion the killing of cow is a sinful act. It is also against Manipur Custom. I cannot allowed such things to be committed in my State. So if any one is seen killing a cow in the State he should be prosecuted." However, beef is largely consumed in the hill districts with large Christian populations and sold openly in cities like Churachandpur.
Meghalaya
No restrictions on cattle slaughter. Beef is consumed widely and openly sold in cities like Shillong.
Mizoram
No ban on cattle slaughter. Beef is consumed widely in the state.
Nagaland
No restrictions on cattle slaughter. Beef is consumed widely and openly sold in cities like Dimapur.
Odisha
The Orissa Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, 1960 governs the slaughter of cattle in the state. Slaughter of cows (includes heifer or calf) is totally prohibited. Slaughter of bulls and bullocks is permitted, on obtaining a "fit-for-slaughter" certificate, provided that the cattle is over 14 years of age or has become permanently unfit for breeding or draught.
Anyone violating the law can be punished with imprisonment up to a maximum of 2 years or fine up to INR1,000 or both. The crime is treated as a cognizable offence.
Puducherry
The Pondicherry Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, 1968 governs the slaughter of cattle in Puducherry. Slaughter of cows (includes heifer or calf) is totally prohibited. Slaughter of bulls and bullocks is permitted, on obtaining a "fit-for-slaughter" certificate, provided that the cattle is over age of 15 years or has become permanently unfit for breeding or draught. The sale and/or transport of beef is prohibited.
Anyone violating the law can be punished with imprisonment up to a maximum of 2 years or fine up to INR1,000 or both. The crime is treated as a cognizable and non-bailable offence.
Punjab
The Punjab Prohibition of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955 applies to Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. Therefore, the law governing the slaughter of cattle in Punjab has the same provisions as that in Himachal Pradesh. However, Punjab and Himachal have lighter penalties for violating the law than Haryana.
Slaughter of cow (includes bull, bullock, ox, heifer or calf), and its progeny, is totally prohibited. The export of cattle for slaughter and the sale of beef are both prohibited. This "does not include flesh of cow contained in sealed containers and imported", meaning that restaurants in the states can serve beef, if they can prove its meat has been imported into the state. The law also excuses the killing of cows "by accident or in self defence". Consumption is not penalized. Anyone violating the law can be punished with imprisonment up to a maximum of 2 years or fine up to INR1,000 or both. The law places the burden of proof on the accused. The crime is treated as a cognizable and non-bailable offence.
Rajasthan
The Rajasthan Bovine Animal (Prohibition of Slaughter and Regulation of Temporary Migration or Export) Act, 1995 governs the slaughter of cattle in the state. Slaughter of all bovine animals (includes cow, calf, heifer, bull or bullocks) is prohibited. Possession, sale and/or transport of beef and beef products is prohibited. The export of bovine animals for slaughter is prohibited. The law requires custody of seized animals to be given to any recognized voluntary animal welfare agency failing which to any Goshala, Gosadan or a suitable person who volunteers to maintain the animal.
Anyone violating the law can be punished with rigorous imprisonment of not less than 1 year and up to a maximum of 2 years and fine up to INR10,000. The law places the burden of proof on the accused.
Sikkim
No ban on cattle slaughter. Beef is consumed widely in the state.
Tamil Nadu
The Tamil Nadu Animal Preservation Act, 1958 governs the slaughter of cattle in the state. All animals could be slaughtered on obtaining "fit-for-slaughter" certificate. The law defined "animals" as bulls, bullocks, cows, calves; and buffaloes of all ages. The certificate was issued if an animal was over 10 years of age and was unfit for work and breeding or had become permanently incapacitated for work and breeding due to injury deformity or any incurable disease. Anyone violating the Act can be punished with imprisonment of up to 3 years or fine up to INR1,000 or both.
On 30 August 1976, the Government of Tamil Nadu ordered a ban on cow slaughter. Under the new law, the slaughter of cows (including heifers) is banned in all slaughterhouses in Tamil Nadu. However, the ban is not stringently implemented. Consumption of beef is not banned and it is sold at meat shops, but beef dishes are not served by most major restaurants, barring a few.
Telengana
The Andhra Pradesh Prohibition of Cow Slaughter and Animal Preservation Act, 1977 governs the slaughter of cattle in Telengana. Slaughter of cows (includes heifer, or a calf, whether male or female of a cow) is prohibited. The law does not define the age of a "calf". Slaughter of bulls and bullocks is allowed on obtaining a "fit-for-slaughter" certificate, to be given only if the animal is not economical or is not likely to become economical for the purpose of breeding or draught/agricultural operations.
Anyone violating the law can be punished with imprisonment up to maximum of 6 months or fine of up to INR1,000 or both. The crime is treated as a cognizable offence.
Tripura
No ban on cattle slaughter. Beef is consumed widely in the state.
Uttar Pradesh
The Uttar Pradesh Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955 governs the slaughter of cattle in the state. Slaughter of cow (includes a heifer and calf) is totally prohibited. Transport of cow outside the State for slaughter is not permitted. The sale of beef is prohibited. The law defines "beef" as the flesh of cow and of such bull or bullock whose slaughter is prohibited under the Act, but does not include such flesh contained in sealed containers and imported into Uttar Pradesh. Anyone violating the Act can be punished with rigorous imprisonment of up to 2 years or fine up to INR1,000 or both. The crime is treated as a cognizable and non-bailable offence.
The Act permitted the slaughter of bull or bullock on obtaining a "fit-for-slaughter" certificate provided it was over the age of 15 years or had become permanently unfit for breeding, draught and any agricultural operations. However, the Government of Uttar Pradesh issued an ordinance in 2001, prohibiting the slaughter of cow and its progeny.
West Bengal
The West Bengal Animal Slaughter Act, 1950 governs the slaughter of cattle in the state. Slaughter of all animals is permitted on obtaining a "fit-for-slaughter" certificate. The law defines "animals" as bulls, bullocks, cows, calves and buffaloes of all types/ages. The certificate is only issued if the animal is over 14 years of age and unfit for work or breeding or has become permanently incapacitated for work and breeding due to age, injury, deformity, or any incurable disease. Anyone violating the law can be punished with rigorous imprisonment of up to a maximum of 6 months or fine up to INR1,000 or both. The crime is treated as a cognizable offence.
There is no ban on the consumption of beef or slaughter if carried out in government or municipal slaughterhouses after a certificate from a veterinarian. The Animal Slaughter Control Act exempts slaughter for religious purposes, however the Supreme Court has stated that such exclusions are illegal.
We want a COMPLETE ban. Whether it is age 14 or 41! It should be illegal. In Karnataka, where it’s common to find beef in Bangalore restaurants, it’s fine to slaughter bulls – but not cows — as long as they’re over the age of 12. Here again, we demand a COMPLETE ban.
Further victims should be punished heavily. A fine of INR 1,000-20,000 is nothing but just a fromality! A heavy punishment is necessary so that even thinking of killing a cow gives them a goosebump!
The five products (pancagavya) of the cow — milk, curds, ghee butter, urine and dung — are all used in worship as well as in rites of extreme penance. The milk of the family cow nourishes children as they grow up, and cow dung (gobar) is a major source of energy for households throughout India. Despite their sacred status, cows don't seem very appreciated in India. Visitors are often surprised to see them walking neglected around city streets, living on garbage from the gutters. But the cow is honored at least once a year, on Gopastami. On this "Cow Holiday," cows are washed and decorated in the temple and given offerings in the hope that her gifts of life will continue.
People from all over India, not only Hindus but all, wants this.
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Petition created on 14 August 2014