The Indian ExpressLife term for killing cows, CM Vijay Rupani says want 'vegetarian' GujaratThe Indian ExpressRupani also described Gujarat as a “unique state”, which followed the tenets of Mahatma Gandhi — “non-violence and truth”. 0. Shares. Facebook · Twitter · Google Plus · Whatsapp. Written by Parimal A Dabhi | Gandhinagar | Published:April 1, 2017 3:25 am.and more »
The Asian AgeGujarat makes law to jail cow-killers for lifeThe Asian AgeThe new law also has a provision for ten-year imprisonment for transportation, storage or sale of beef. Cow slaughter is also a non-bailable offence now. (Representational Image). New Delhi/Ahmedabad: Poll-bound Gujarat has become the first state in ...and more »
Cow avenger with no mercyCalcutta TelegraphMarch 31: Gujarat today became the first state to make cow slaughter punishable with life imprisonment. The Assembly amended the Gujarat Animal Preservation Act, 1954, in the absence of the Opposition members, who had been suspended for the day, ...and more »
Deccan HeraldIn Gujarat, life term for cow slaughterDeccan HeraldThe bill also has provisions for financial penalty between Rs 1 lakh and Rs 5 lakh for such a crime. DH file photo. The Gujarat Assembly on Friday passed the Gujarat Animal Preservation (Amendment) Act, 2017, introducing life term for those found ...and more »
The TribuneNow, life term for cow slaughter in GujaratThe TribuneThe Gujarat Assembly today passed a Bill enhancing the punishment for cow slaughter to life term and fine up to Rs 5 lakh for effective deterrence against the illegal practice in the state. The Gujarat Animal Preservation (Amendment) Act, 2017, ...and more »
Mumbai MirrorLife term for killing cows in GujMumbai MirrorBJP-ruled state also approves 10-year jail for the transportation, storage and sale of beef. AHMEDABAD In a move that makes Gujarat the toughest enforcer of anti-cow slaughter law, the state Assembly on Friday approved a bill that introduces life term ...and more »
The HinduGujarat to tighten cow slaughter lawThe HinduA cow walks past a closed slaughterhouse in Allahabad. Picture is for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Reuters · Mahesh Langa. AHMEDABAD March 31, 2017 13:57 IST. Updated: April 01, 2017 00:37 IST. more-in ...and more »
RTHoly cow! Butchers face life sentence in India for slaughtering sacred animalRTThose slaughtering cows now face a life sentence in the Indian state of Gujarat, after lawmakers voted to pass new measures to protect the sacred animal, up from a previous punishment of seven years. The state law is the toughest in the country. Read more.and more »
New York TimesIndian State Expands Penalty for Killing a Cow to Life in PrisonNew York TimesA cattle market in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The slaughter of cows has long been illegal under an existing law in the state of Gujarat. The stricter law raises the maximum punishment from seven years in prison. Credit Tom Jamieson for The New ...and more »
FirstpostBJP sets prelude to upcoming polls in Gujarat, makes cow slaughter akin to murderFirstpostCow slaughter in Gujarat is now as monstrous a crime as murdering a human being. The new bill as passed by the state assembly on Friday puts the state on having the most stringent law, once it is signed by the governor and notified, in this regard ...and more »
Aljazeera.comIndia state to give life sentences for cow slaughterAljazeera.comHindu activists have long accused the Muslim-dominated meat industry of covering up the slaughter of cows. 31 Mar 2017 16:01 GMT. Listen to this page using ReadSpeaker. 0; All Social. Hindu devotees offer prayers to a cow on the bank of the river Saryu ...and more »
gulfnews.comGujarat beefs up punishment against cow slaughtergulfnews.comA shepherd herds his cows and oxen at a field in Tharad, Gujarat. The state, where elections will be held later this year, now has the toughest law against cow slaughter in India. Published: 18:39 March 31, 2017 Gulf News · Karuna Madan, Correspondent.and more »
Anadolu AgencyIndia's Gujarat state OKs life in jail for killing cowsAnadolu AgencyKilling a cow in the western Indian state of Gujarat is now punishable with life imprisonment after the State Assembly on Friday amended the Gujarat Animal Preservation Act to make it harsher. The amended act also brings a jail term of 7 to 10 years ...and more »
New KeralaGujarat: Cow slaughter becomes a life term offence after amendment of the lawNew KeralaGandhinagar, Mar 31 : After the amendment of the Gujarat Animal Preservation Act of 1954 by the state legislature, cow slaughter became a offence that could offer life imprisonment, raising a fresh controversy amidst the ban on slaughter houses in ...and more »
Deccan HeraldLife term for cow slaughter in Gujarat; Assembly clears billDeccan HeraldWith the passing of the amendment Bill, Gujarat becomes the first state in the country to make cow slaughter punishable with life term. Cow slaughter has also been made a non-bailable offence. File photo. Punishment to those found guilty of cow ...and more »
Indiatimes.comLife Sentence For Those Found Guilty Of Cow Slaughter In Gujarat+5 Must Read StoriesIndiatimes.comThe Gujarat State Assembly, today, cleared the amended law for cow slaughter confirming life term as punishment for those found guilty. Under the previous law, the maximum punishment was seven years. Read more. cow. AP. Here are five more must-read ...and more »
WIONIndia: Cow slaughter now life-term offence in GujaratWIONWith this Act, cow slaughter became a non-bailable offense in the state. (Representative image) (Reuters). Delhi, India | Mar 31, 2017, 06.44 PM (IST). Follow Us. Cow slaughter is now a non-bailable offence and punishable with life imprisonment in ...and more »
ClickLancashireGujarat makes cow slaughter non-bailable offenceClickLancashireThe amendment bill makes the law stricter and provides for harsher punishment and higher penalties to prevent cow slaughter in the state. The slaughter and transport of cows was banned in Gujarat in 2011, when the state was ruled by then Chief Minister ...and more »
Business TodayNow, life imprisonment for those found guilty of cow slaughter in GujaratBusiness TodayIn what could be called the toughest law against cow slaughter in India, Gujarat on Friday passed a Bill that seeks to award life imprisonment to those found guilty of slaughtering cows. Prime Minister Modi's home state has increased the conviction ...and more »
Business StandardLife term for cow slaughter in Gujarat, Rs 5 lakh fine for beef possessionBusiness StandardThe Gujarat Assembly passed The Gujarat Preservation (Amendment) Bill that seeks to award life imprisonment to anyone found guilty of cow slaughter in the state. The development took place on the last day of the Budget session of the House on Friday.and more »
