The mixed Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu has determined to use stringent provisions in its legislation towards cow slaughter. The territory has banned transportation of cow, calf, heifer, bull, bullock, ox throughout the territory borders for the aim of slaughter.
According to the reviews, the penalties launched for the aim embrace a financial positive of as much as Rs 5 lakh and ranging from 10 years in jail to imprisonment for all times.
The Union Territories of Dadra-Nagar Haveli and Daman-Diu (Adaptation of State Laws) Second Order 2022, notified by the Ministry of Home Affairs, states that the Bombay Animal Protection Act, 1954, applied in each the erstwhile Union Territories on Tuesday, has been amended. Reports point out that now the amendments will likely be relevant within the mixed union territory as properly.
According to the amendments launched, cow slaughter will likely be thought of a non-bailable offence throughout the UT of Dadra-Nagar Haveli and Daman-Diu. However, it might not be relevant within the case of the slaughter of any animal above the age of 15, aside from cow, calf, heifer, bull, bullock and ox.
The modification has additionally made necessary the utilization of permits whereas transportation of animals for agricultural or animal husbandry functions. Any such transportation with out the allow will likely be deemed that the animal was being transported for slaughter.
It is pertinent to notice that the provisions talked about within the new legislation are already relevant within the states of Goa and Gujarat. In Gujarat, cow slaughter is a non-bailable offence with punishment as much as life imprisonment. Similarly, in Uttar Pradesh, there’s a provision of 10 years jail and a positive of Rs 5 lakh for cow slaughter.
