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U.P. Cow Slaughter Act Section 5A | Vehicle Confiscation Requires Proven Use in Smuggling, Not Just Ownership : Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that merely owning a vehicle used to transport prohibited cattle is insufficient for confiscation under the U.P. Cow Slaughter Act. Authorities must prove the vehicle was actively employed in smuggling, reinforcing due process and protecting property rights against arbitrary state action.