Tamil Nadu has approached the Supreme Court challenging a Madras High Court order that imposed a complete ban on cow and calf slaughter. The state argues the high court's directive contradicts the Tamil Nadu Animal Preservation Act, 1958, which allows slaughter of older, unfit cattle under specific conditions. The high court's ban was issued following a Public Interest Litigation.

Tamil Nadu challenges Madras HC's cow slaughter ban in Supreme Court, citing historical and constitutional grounds for milk production.

Tamil Nadu has approached the Supreme Court challenging a Madras High Court order that imposed a complete ban on cow and calf slaughter. The state argues the high court's…