Muslim bodies urge followers not to perform sacrifice on roads
Ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, a number of prominent Muslim organisations and leaders have urged the followers of Islam to avoid offering animal sacrifice on roads.
Aug 29, 2017, 18:28 PM IST'No animal sacrifice during Kullu Dussehra'
Animal sacrifice for religious ceremonies has stopped in Kullu district.
Oct 15, 2015, 13:38 PM ISTSC refuses to interfere with animal sacrifice as religious practice
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere with the religious practice of sacrificing animals to please gods and goddesses across the country on the plea that it amounted to cruelty to animals under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
Sep 29, 2015, 00:46 AM ISTSC refuses to entertain plea against animal sacrifice
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea seeking striking down of a provision in law that allows animal sacrifice for religious purposes, saying it cannot close its eyes to "centuries old traditions" followed by the people.
Sep 28, 2015, 19:45 PM IST