The Protection of Cow and Bovine Animal & the Law

The Protection of Cow and Bovine Animal has been a religious and political movement aiming to protect Cow and Bovina animal whose slaughter has been broadly opposed by the Hindus while the opposition to slaughter of animals including cows and has extensive and roots in Indian history. The Supreme Court of India in February 2017 ordered a state government to stop the illegal slaughter houses and setup enforcement committees to monitor the treatment of animals used for meat and leather. The court has also ruled that the India constitution requires India citizen to show compassion to the animal kingdom respect the fundamental rights of animals and asked the states to prevent cruelty to animals.