Sending a strong message amidst concerns over mounting curbs on individual liberties, the Supreme Court said that “a ban cannot be forced down somebody’s throat” and that the “spirit of tolerance” was paramount.
Declining to approve a temporary ban on sale of meat in Mumbai in deference to the Jain festival of ‘Paryushana’, the top court asserted that every order of prohibition has to honour the spirit of tolerance and take into account the sensibilities of people.
Declining to approve a temporary ban on sale of meat in Mumbai in deference to the Jain festival of ‘Paryushana’, the top court asserted that every order of prohibition has to honour the spirit of tolerance and take into account the sensibilities of people.
What is meat ban?
Meat ban started in Mumbai.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced the suspension of sale of meat in its markets and shut down its slaughter house.
The ban covers mutton and chicken, and excludes fish and eggs. It also extends to private businesses selling raw meat.
The ban is on days: September 10, 13, 17 and 18 as these dates fall within the eight-day Jain festival of Paryushan, during which the community eats only root vegetables.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced the suspension of sale of meat in its markets and shut down its slaughter house.
The ban covers mutton and chicken, and excludes fish and eggs. It also extends to private businesses selling raw meat.
The ban is on days: September 10, 13, 17 and 18 as these dates fall within the eight-day Jain festival of Paryushan, during which the community eats only root vegetables.
Is it a new ban?
No. It has been in force since 1964, when the BMC passed a resolution directing a two-day prohibition on sale of meat in deference to the demands by Jains.
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