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Legislation by State or Union Territory[71]
State/UTLegal for slaughterIllegal for slaughterPenal provisions[a]NotesMax. jail termMax. fineBailCogn.Andhra PradeshBulls and bullocks on obtaining "fit-for-slaughter" certificate, to be given only if the animal is not economical or is not likely to become economical for the purpose of breeding or draught/agricultural operationsAll cattle without a "fit-for-slaughter" certificate, and cows (includes heifer, or a calf, whether male or female of a cow)6 months1,000YesYesArunachal PradeshAll cattleNoneLegalLegalN/AN/ANo ban on cattle slaughter.AssamAll cattle on obtaining a "fit-for-slaughter" certificate, to be given if cattle is over 14 years of age or has become permanently incapacitated for work or breeding due to injury, deformity or any incurable diseaseAll cattle without a "fit-for-slaughter" certificate6 months1,000YesYesBiharBulls or bullocks of over 15 years of age or has become permanently incapacitated for work or breeding due to injury, deformity or any incurable disease is permittedCow and calf; and Bulls or bullocks, except as stated previously6 months1,000YesYesExport of cows, calves, bulls and bullocks from Bihar, for any purpose, is banned.Daman and DiuCow (includes cow, heifer or calf), only if the animal is suffering pain or contagious disease or for medical researchAll cattle2 years1,000NoYesTotal prohibition on the sale of beef or beef products in any form.DelhiBuffaloCows of all ages, calves of cows of all ages, and bulls and bullocks5 years (max.) 6 months (min.)10,000 (max.) 1,000 (min.)NoYesTransport or export of cattle for slaughter is prohibited. Export for other purposes is permitted on declaration that cattle will not be slaughtered, however, export to a State where slaughter is not banned by law is not be permitted. Burden of proof lies with the accused.GoaCow, only if the animal is suffering pain or contagious disease or for medical researchCows, except as stated previously2 years1,000NoYesGoa has two laws regarding cattle slaughter concerning cows and other cattle respectively, and prescribes varying offences and penalies for contravening their provisions. The sale of beef obtained in contravention of these provisions is prohibited, but, sale of beef imported from other States is legal.Bulls, bullocks, male calves and buffaloes of all ages on obtaining a "fit-for-slaughter" certificate, which is not given if the animal is likely to become economical for draught, breeding or milk (in the case of she-buffaloes) purposesAll cattle without a "fit-for-slaughter" certificate6 months1,000YesYesGujaratBuffaloes on certain conditionsAll other cattle7 years50,000YesYesHaryanaNoneCow (includes bull, bullock, ox, heifer or calf), and its progeny5 years5,000NoYesThe export of cattle for slaughter and the sale of beef are both prohibited. Burden of proof lies with the accused.Himachal PradeshNoneCow (includes bull, bullock, ox, heifer or calf), and its progeny2 years1,000NoYesThe export of cattle for slaughter and the sale of beef are both prohibited. Burden of proof lies with the accused.Jammu and KashmirNoneVoluntary slaughter of all cattle10 years5 times the price of the animals slaughteredYesNoPossession of flesh of killed or slaughtered animals is also an offence punishable with imprisonment up to 1 year and fine up to500.KarnatakaBulls, bullocks and adult buffaloes is permitted on obtaining a "fit-for-slaughter" certificate provided cattle is over 12 years of age or is permanently incapacitated for breeding, draught or milk due to injury, deformity or any other causeCow, calf of a cow (male or female) or calf of a she-buffalo6 months1,000YesYesTransport for slaughter to a place outside the State not permitted. Sale, purchase or disposal of a cow or a calf, for slaughter, is not permitted.KeralaAll cattleNoneLegalLegalN/AN/ANo state legislation concerning the slaughter of cattle. However, no slaughter certificate shall be granted in respect of a bull, bullock, cow calf, he-buffalo or she-buffalo or buffalo calf unless the animal is over 10 years of age and is unfit for work or breeding or the animal has become permanently incapacitated for work or breeding due to injury or deformity, in Panchayat (non-municipal) and municipal areas in the State.Madhya PradeshBulls and bullocks, provided the cattle is over 15 years or has become unfit for work or breedingCows, calves of cows, bulls, bullocks and buffalo calves3 years (max.) 6 months (min.)5,000 (max.) 1,000 (min.)YesYesTransport or export of cattle for slaughter not permitted. Export for any purpose to another State where cow slaughter is not banned by law is not permitted. The sale, purchase and/or disposal of cow and its progeny and possession of flesh of cattle is prohibited. Burden of proof lies with the accused.MaharashtraNoneAll cattle5 Years10000YesYesBurden of proof lies with the accused.ManipurAll cattleNoneLegalLegalN/AN/ANo state legislation concerning the slaughter of cattle. Cattle slaughter is restricted under a proclamation by the Maharaja in the Durbar Resolution of 1939 which states, "According to Hindu religion the killing of cow is a sinful act. It is also against Manipur Custom. ... if any one is seen killing a cow in the State he should be prosecuted."MeghalayaAll cattleNoneLegalLegalN/AN/ANo state legislation concerning the slaughter of cattle.MizoramAll cattleNoneLegalLegalN/AN/ANo ban on cattle slaughter.NagalandAll cattleNoneLegalLegalN/AN/ANo state legislation concerning the slaughter of cattle.OdishaBulls and bullocks, on obtaining a "fit-for-slaughter" certificate, provided that the cattle is over 14 years of age or has become permanently unfit for breeding or draughtCows (includes heifer or calf)2 years1,000YesYesPuducherryBulls and bullocks is permitted, on obtaining a "fit-for-slaughter" certificate, provided that the cattle is over age of 15 years or has become permanently unfit for breeding or draughtCows (includes heifer or calf)2 years1,000NoYesThe sale and/or transport of beef is prohibited.PunjabNoneCow (includes bull, bullock, ox, heifer or calf), and its progeny2 years1,000NoYesThe export of cattle for slaughter and the sale of beef are both prohibited. Burden of proof lies with the accused.RajasthanNoneAll bovine animals (includes cow, calf, heifer, bull or bullocks)2 years (max.) 1 year (min.)10,000NoYesPossession, sale and/or transport of beef and beef products; and the export of bovine animals for slaughter is prohibited. Custody of seized animals must be given, by law, to any recognized voluntary animal welfare agency failing which to any Goshala, Gosadan or a suitable person who volunteers to maintain the animal. Burden of proof lies with the accused.SikkimAll cattleNoneLegalLegalN/AN/ANo ban on cattle slaughter.Tamil NaduAll cattle (except cows including heifers) on obtaining "fit-for-slaughter" certificate, issued if an animal was over 10 years of age and was unfit for work and breeding or had become permanently incapacitated for work and breeding due to injury deformity or any incurable disease