Chandigarh, Aug. 25 -- The Punjab and Haryana high court has dismissed an anticipatory bail plea of a Mewat man, accused of transporting cows for slaughter, observing that it can have serious repercussions on public peace.

"The present offence, apart from its legal implications, is laden with emotional and cultural undertones, given the unique status of the cow in Indian society. This court cannot remain oblivious to the fact that in a pluralistic society like ours, certain acts, while otherwise private, can have severe repercussions on public peace when they offend the deeply held beliefs of a significant population group," the bench of justice Sandeep Moudgil observed while denying relief to the petitioner.

The FIR against the petitio...