Bombay High Court Upholds Bakri Eid Animal Slaughter Permissions

The Bombay High Court has refused to stay permissions for animal slaughter during Bakri Eid in Mumbai. Despite a plea from an animal welfare NGO, the court noted that relief was sought too late, and previous permissions were consistent with city policies. The decision affects 67 private shops and 47 municipal markets.

The Bombay High Court has upheld the permissions granted for animal slaughter during Bakri Eid in Mumbai. A division bench, comprising Justices M S Sonak and Kamal Khata, denied the stay requested by the petitioner, stating that the relief was sought too late with the festival on the horizon.

The challenge was brought forth by Jiv Maitri Trust, an NGO focused on animal welfare, opposing the May 29th communication from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) that allowed slaughtering at private shops and municipal markets. The trust pointed out that this policy deviates from earlier practices limiting slaughter to the Deonar abattoir.

Counsel Milind Sathe, representing BMC, noted that such petitions are common and usually filed just days before the festival. The bench held firm that it wasn't inclined to grant any last-minute relief, affecting 67 private shops and 47 municipal markets.

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