Case Law Analysis
|Allahabad High Court
No Permit Needed for Intra-State Cattle Transport; Vehicle Confiscation Quashed & Compensation Awarded | Section 5A UP Cow Slaughter (Prevention) Act : Allahabad HC
Transporting cattle within Uttar Pradesh does not require a permit under Section 5A of the Cow Slaughter (Prevention) Act, so the seizure of the petitioner’s Tata Ace was unlawful. The High Court ordered its release and awarded compensation for loss of livelihood. The ruling clarifies transport requirements for intra-state cattle traders across the state.