Supreme Court halts Madras HC's statewide cow slaughter ban, citing inconsistencies with existing Tamil Nadu animal welfare laws.

The Supreme Court granted interim relief to the Tamil Nadu government, issued notice on its plea challenging the High Court's directions, and stayed the operation of the order until further proceedings.

New Delhi: Following the Madras High Court’s blanket ban on the slaughter of cows and calves in the state, the Tamil Nadu government has moved the Supreme

The Tamil Nadu government has approached the Supreme Court challenging a Madras High Court order imposing a blanket ban on cow slaughter, arguing that the High Court's directive goes beyond legal framework and seeks relief.