Allahabad High Court: Transportation of Beef Not Prohibited Under UP Cow Slaughter Act

Allahabad High Court: Transportation of Beef Not Prohibited Under UP Cow Slaughter Act

VoM News Desk | November 23, 2023 | 09:59 PM IST | Courts & Law, Uttar Pradesh | Follow on Google News

Allahabad High Court: Transportation of Beef Not Prohibited Under UP Cow Slaughter Act

Allahabad High Court: Transportation of Beef Not Prohibited Under UP Cow Slaughter Act

The Allahabad High Court made a significant observation regarding the Uttar Pradesh Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, stating that the act does not prohibit the transportation of beef. This observation came during the hearing of a criminal revision filed by Vaseem Ahmad.

Key Highlights of the Case and Ruling

• Context of the Case: Vaseem Ahmad challenged the confiscation of his motorcycle by the Fatehpur district magistrate, alleging its use in transporting beef.
• District Magistrate’s Order: The magistrate’s decision was based on a report from the Fatehpur Superintendent of Police, claiming the vehicle was used for beef transportation and lacked evidence to the contrary.
• High Court’s Observation: The court noted that restrictions under the act and its rules apply only to the transportation of cows, bulls, or bullocks from outside Uttar Pradesh to any place within the state.
• No Provision Against Beef Transportation: The court observed that there is no specific provision in the act or its rules that bars the transportation of beef, even from outside the state.
• Foundation for Confiscation Not Established: Since the alleged transportation of beef on a motorcycle within the state is neither prohibited nor regulated by the act, the basis for the vehicle’s confiscation was not established.
• Ruling on Confiscation: The High Court concluded that the power of confiscation was exercised without legal authority and on a misreading of the act. Therefore, the confiscation order was quashed.

This ruling clarifies the legal position regarding the transportation of beef in Uttar Pradesh, distinguishing it from the transportation of live cows, bulls, or bullocks, which is subject to specific restrictions under the Uttar Pradesh Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act.

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