Hyderabad, May 22 -- With Bakrid fast approaching, several Bharatiya Janata Party- ruled states have reinforced bans on the slaughter of cattle, including cows, calves, buffaloes, camels, and other protected animals.

The West Bengal government, on May 13, issued a notification under the state's Animal Slaughter Control Act, 1950, requiring a "fit certificate" from veterinary authorities before the slaughter of bulls, bullocks, cows, calves, and buffaloes. Animals above 14 years of age or those permanently incapacitated qualify under the new rules, the notification said.

Calcutta HC refuses to interfere with WB notification

On Thursday, May 21, the Calcutta High Court reserved its order and refused to interfere with West Bengal's notifi...