Question: Consider the following statements:
(1) The Uttar Pradesh Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act was implemented in the state on January 6, 1956
(2) Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Cow Slaughter Prevention (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020 provisions for maximum rigorous imprisonment of 10 years and a fine up to Rs. 5 lakh for the second time offence of cow slaughter
Of the above correct statement/s is/are:
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Noth 1&2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (c)
Related facts:
- In order to give effect a stringent Act to protect cows and prevent their slaughter, Uttar Pradesh government approved Cow Slaughter Prevention (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020.
Changes made:
- The Act(amended)under its section 5 suggests punishment for transportation of bovine animals.
- It penalizes for the conviction of danger to their lives through physical damage or mutilation.
- There is a provision of rigorous imprisonment of at least 1 year if someone is guilty of putting cow’s life in danger by not providing food and water intentionally.
- For the first time offence of damage to cow, a person can be given a rigorous punishment of one to seven years with a fine ranging from ₹1 lakh to ₹3 lakh.
- For the second offence, the person can be given a 10-year rigorous imprisonment with a fine up to ₹5 lakh.
Background:
- As a result of government’s firm determination to save cows, the Uttar Pradesh Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955 was implemented in the state on January 6, 1956.
- The Act was amended in 1958, 1961, 1979 and 2002. The rules were amended in 1964 and 1979.
By-Amar Mani Upadhyay
Links:
http://information.up.nic.in/attachments/files/5edfb217-3e54-43d7-a950-28fc0af72573.pdf
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/uttar-pradesh-govt-clears-ordinance-to-prevent-cow-slaughter/article31792688.ece