The Calcutta High Court has reserved its judgment on petitions challenging new rules for animal slaughter during Eid al-Adha. Petitioners seek exemptions for religious rituals. The West Bengal government has issued guidelines requiring a 'fit certificate' for slaughter and prohibiting public slaughter. State and central lawyers argued the notification follows existing laws and court rulings. The court's decision is awaited.

The party described the tightening of the law as an ‘assault’ on the religious freedom of the Muslim community and on the livelihood of farmers in cattle trade.

The Calcutta High Court has reserved its judgment on petitions challenging new rules for animal slaughter during Eid al-Adha. Petitioners seek exemptions for religious rituals.…

The bench said that the notification was issued in compliance with earlier orders passed by the court.