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Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act

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HARICHARAN YADAVversusSTATE OF U.P.

Haricharan Yadav applied for bail in a case under Sections 3, 5A and 8 of the Cow Slaughter Act and Section 11 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, alleging that he and co‑accused were caught with three cattle for slaughter. The police recovered the cattle and arrested the accused on …

MANISH BINDversusSTATE OF U.P.

Manish Bind applied for bail in a criminal case (Crime No. 71 of 2026) under Sections 3, 5A and 8 of the Cow Slaughter Act and Section 11 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. He was arrested on 28 August 2026 for allegedly transporting three cattle for slaughter, with the recovery made in …

IMRANversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

The High Court considered an anticipatory bail application filed by Imran under Section 482 CrPC in a case involving alleged violations of the U.P. Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. The FIR was originally lodged against a co‑accused, Raja @ Rajuddin, for …

MD KAUSAR KURESHIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Md Kausar Kureshi, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Code, fearing arrest in a case involving alleged violations of the Arms Act, the U.P. Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. He argued that he was falsely …

FATICHAND YADAVversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

The High Court considered an anticipatory bail application filed by Fatichand Yadav, who was implicated as the owner of a vehicle alleged to have been used for transporting cow progeny in violation of the U.P. Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, the Cow Protection Act and the Prevention of Cruelty to …

SANTOSH KUMAR SAROJversusSTATE OF U.P.

Santosh Kumar Saroj applied for bail in a case under Sections 3, 5A and 8 of the U.P. Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act and Section 11 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. The applicant argued that he was falsely implicated, not named in the FIR, and was only accused because he owned the …

RASHIDversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Rashid, sought bail in a criminal case (Crime No.151 of 2026) involving offences under Section 109(1) BNS of the IPC and Sections 3, 25 and 27 of the Arms Act. The State opposed, pointing out that the applicant’s prior criminal history – involving three earlier bail cases and a …

RAJU VISHWAKARMAversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Raju Vishwakarma, sought anticipatory bail in a case alleging that his vehicle was used to transport seven bulls for slaughter, invoking sections 3, 5 and 8 of the U.P. Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act and section 11(1)(D) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. He contended that …

MANISH YADAVversusSTATE OF U.P.

Manish Yadav was charged under Sections 3, 5A, 5B and 8 of the Cow Slaughter Act and Section 11 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act in Crime No.126 of 2025. He applied for bail while the trial was pending. The court examined the facts, the submissions of counsel, and noted that a co‑accused, …

HARUNversusSTATE OF U.P.

Harun applied for bail in a criminal case (Crime No. 473 of 2026) charged under Sections 109(1), 3(5) of the BNS and Section 3/11 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. The court noted that a co‑accused, Rihan, had already been released on bail in a similar case, and, without delving into the …

UPENDAR SHAHversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court of Allahabad considered the bail application of Upendar Shah, who was charged in Crime No. 305 of 2025 under Sections 3, 5A, 5B and 8 of the U.P. Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, Section 11 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and a provision of the B.N.S. The applicant, …

SUDHIR YADAVversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered an anticipatory bail application filed under Section 482 CrPC for Sudhir Yadav, who was not named in the FIR but was later implicated in a case under the Uttar Pradesh Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, and certain provisions of the …

SAHID ABDUL RASID KURESHIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioners, accused of possessing prohibited cow progeny meat under the Gujarat Animal Preservation Act and related statutes, applied for regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 after a charge‑sheet was filed. They had been in custody for about seven …

ARMANSHA VAHIDSHA KADRIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 after a chargesheet was filed for offences under the Gujarat Animal Preservation Act, the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and other provisions. The State opposed bail, arguing the gravity of the …

PARVEZKHAN @ RAJA S/O MUSTAKKHAN PATHANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, Parvezkhan @ Raja, filed a regular bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking release from custody pending trial for alleged offences under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, Motor Vehicles Act and Gujarat Animal Preservation …

YUSUBHA @ YASHWANTSINH RAGHUBHA RANAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioners sought quashing of FIR No. 11198001201657, alleging that the deceased’s suicide was caused by harassment, financial disputes, and alleged occult practices by the respondents. The FIR listed offences under Sections 306, 406, 120B, 323, 504, 506(2) and 114 of the IPC. The Court …

UDAYO @UDESANG VECHANBHAI VASAVAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Udayo @Udesang Vechanbai Vasava applied for regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 after a charge‑sheet was filed for offences under Sections 298 and 325 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and several provisions of the Gujarat Animal Preservation Act and the …

Washim AkhtarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Washim Akhtar, was arrested as the driver of a vehicle transporting six oxen that were seized by police for being moved in a cruel manner, alleged under Section 317(5) of the BNS and Sections 11(1)(a), (d), (f), (h) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. He claimed innocence, …

ZUNAID ALAMversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

Petitioner Zunaid Alam challenged orders that declared him a "goonda" and imposed a six‑month exile under the Uttar Pradesh Control of Goondas Act, 1970. The orders were based on five pending criminal cases against him. He filed a writ petition under Article 226 seeking quash of the orders and a …

SANTOSH @ ISHAversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Santosh @ Isha, sought bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in a case involving alleged violations of the Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, and provisions of the BNS. The applicant claimed innocence and …

PARMSHILA DEVIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant filed an application under Section 528 of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking to quash the criminal proceedings (Criminal Case No. 7784 of 2025) arising under the U.P. Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. During the hearing, the …

VINOD PALversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Vinod Pal under Sections 2(b)(xi), 2(b)(xvii) and 3(1) of the U.P. Gangster and Anti‑Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986 in Crime No. 61 of 2026. The applicant claimed he was falsely implicated, had no conviction in the present case and was …

RAJA QURAISHIversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Raja Quraishi, who was charged under Sections 3, 5A, 5B and 8 of the Cow Slaughter Act, Section 11 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and Section 325 of the Indian Penal Code for alleged cow slaughter offences. The applicant contended …

RAJA QURAISHIversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Raja Quraishi, who was accused under Sections 3, 5A, 5B and 8 of the Cow Slaughter Act, Section 11 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and Section 325 of the Indian Penal Code for alleged cow‑slaughter offences. The applicant claimed the …

SHABBIRBHAI HAMIDBHAI CHUNAWALAversusSUB DIVISIONAL MAGISTRATE

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

The petitioner, a stamp vendor since 2007, applied for renewal of his licence under the Gujarat Stamp Supply and Sales Rules, 1987. The Sub‑Divisional Magistrate refused renewal on 15 September 2020, relying on an FIR registered against the petitioner under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. …

MOHD AZAD QURESHI ALIAS AZAD QURESHI ALIAS BHAIJAANversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 on behalf of Mohd Azad Qureshi, who was in custody for offences under Section 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Sections 3, 5A and 8 of the Arms Act, Sections 3, 5A and 8 of …

GOVIND KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Govind Kumar, filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking to quash a cognizance order dated 29‑08‑2024 issued by the Judicial Magistrate, Chakiya, Chandauli, along with the accompanying charge‑sheet in a case under the Cow Slaughter Act and the Prevention of Cruelty to …

Dilip KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Dilip Kumar, the registered owner of a pickup van seized for allegedly transporting eight cows illegally, was charged under Sections 303(2), 317(2) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. and Sections 3 and 11(3)(d) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. He contended that he was unaware of the nature of the …

Sanwar Devan @ Sanwar HusenversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners – Sanwar Devan, Mintu Dewan and Mehboob – applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Sections 317(5) and 111 of the B.N.S. and Sections 11(1)(d)(e)(f)(l) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act for alleged cattle smuggling. The petitioners claimed …

EjajversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Ejaz, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in a case (Thakurganj P.S. Case No. 174 of 2025) involving alleged robbery, extortion, and theft of cattle, charged under several sections of the B.N.S. and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. The prosecution alleged …

Manzar @ Mejar @ Md. Manzar Alam @ Manzar AlamversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Manzar Alam was arrested in connection with a case involving alleged robbery, extortion, and theft of cattle, charged under multiple sections of the B.N.S. and Section 11(1)(I) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. The prosecution alleged that a group of ten to twelve persons intercepted a …

MILKMEN COLONY VIKAS SAMITIversusSTATE OF RAJASTHAN & ORS.

2007 INSC 49Directions issued

The Milkmen Colony Vikas Samiti, whose dairy plots were allotted in Jodhpur in 1956, allowed their cattle to stray, creating health hazards and traffic risks for city residents. A public interest writ petition was filed under Article 226 seeking removal of stray cattle and relocation of the dairies …