The Calcutta High Court has asked the West Bengal government to decide whether exemptions will be granted under animal slaughter rules for Eid ul-Adha. Reports say the court issued the direction after considering a matter related to the application of slaughter regulations around the festival. The court’s order is addressed to the state authorities to ensure a timely response on the exemption issue.
According to the coverage, a division bench led by Chief Justice Sujoy Paul instructed the state to take a decision within a tight timeframe. The bench directs that the state action should occur within 24 hours from the date the court communicates its order. The order focuses specifically on the exemption question for the festival period, rather than determining the exemption itself.
Both outlets describe the court’s directive in similar terms: the Bengal government must make a decision promptly on whether exemptions are applicable in connection with Eid ul-Adha and the relevant animal slaughter rules.
