India’s beef industry breathes again after Supreme Court verdict


Photo: Abdul Faheem Qureshi (C) the head of the Muslim All IndiaJamiatul Quresh Action Committee talks to media after the hearing at Supreme Court in New Delhi, India July 11, 2017. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi

Processors and exporters expect consultation process ordered by the apex court to exclude buffalo from the slaughter trade ban

India’s beef industry, reeling under a shortage of animal supply due to a federal ban on the trading of cattle for slaughter, says it will now formally consult with the government on a revised version of its notification after the Supreme Court ordered a three-month stay on its implementation for review.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday became the second bench of judges to order a stay. Salaam Gateway had earlier reported how the notification announced on May 23 was stayed by the Madras High Court on May 30 for four weeks.

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