Allahabad HC Raps UP Police Over ‘Frivolous’ Use of Cow Slaughter Act, Vigilantism

Allahabad HC Raps UP Police Over ‘Frivolous’ Use of Cow Slaughter Act, Vigilantism

The court has sought an explanation from senior state officials on the matter.

HC Slams 'Casual' Cow Slaughter FIRs, Seeks Explanation from Top UP Officials

The court warns senior officials of action if they fail to report measures to prevent harassment of innocent people and mob violence LUCKNOW – In a strongly worded order, the Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court has recently come down heavily on what it described as a growing trend of “casual” and “frivolous” FIRs being registered under the UP Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955. The court directed the Uttar Pradesh government’s top officials…

‘Frivolous’ FIRs on charges of cow slaughter being filed: Allahabad HC

The court pointed to the casual manner in which the Act’s provisions are being invoked against people