#U.P. Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act

The Allahabad High Court granted bail to an accused not named in the FIR, holding that mere presence during investigation without direct involvement in the alleged cow slaughter offense cannot justify prolonged pre-trial detention. This reinforces that procedural irregularities in accusation, not just evidentiary weakness, trigger bail protections under the new BNSS framework, benefiting thousands facing similar over-inclusion in U.P. cow slaughter cases.

Allahabad HC ruled that confiscation of a vehicle under the U.P. Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act for intrastate transport without a permit is arbitrary and violates fundamental rights. The court set aside the confiscation order and directed ₹4 lakh compensation plus ₹2 lakh damages for unlawful auction and livelihood loss, reinforcing safeguards against arbitrary state action.