SC seeks Maha government's reply on plea against Bombay HC beef order

August 17, 2016 18:12

The Supreme Court today sought the response of Maharashtra government on a plea challenging a Bombay high court verdict which held that mere possession of beef of animals slaughtered outside the state cannot invite

criminal action.

A bench of Justices A K Sikri and D Y Chandrachud issued notice to the state on the plea filed by 'Akhil Bharat Krishi Goseva Sangh'.

The counsel appearing for the Sangh told the apex court that they were challenging part of the May 6 verdict of the high court which had said provisions of the Maharashtra Animal Preservation (Amendment) Act, which criminalise possession of beef, is an infringement on the right to privacy of citizens and unconstitutional.

The high court had also upheld the ban on slaughter of bulls and bullocks in Maharashtra while striking down two sections of the state Act which criminalised possession of beef.

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