Allahabad High Court — Violence, Lynching, Vigilantism; FIRs Under Cow Slaughter Act

The Allahabad High Court addressed the issue of mob violence and vigilantism in cases registered under the Uttar Pradesh Cow Slaughter Act. The Court stressed that law enforcement must prevent misuse of the Act and ensure accountability in cases of mob attacks or communal violence. It reiterated that no individual has the right to take law into their own hands, and vigilantism cannot be tolerated under the guise of protecting animals. The ruling aims to reinforce rule of law and curb extra-legal violence.