Paryushan Parva: Bombay High Court Orders Civic Bodies To Decide Whether Animal Slaughter, Sale Of Meat Can Be Temporarily Banned

The Bombay High Court heard a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) concerning the Jain community’s request for a meat ban during Paryushan Parva. The court considered the balance between religious practices and public policies, evaluating the implications for municipal corporations in Maharashtra. The case reflects the court’s role in addressing religious and cultural practices within the framework of legal and municipal governance.