As Wasim and others are awarded life imprisonment for illegal cow slaughter in Gujarat, read about the 2017 law that made it possible

What happened: A Gandhinagar Sessions Court convicted three men, Wasim, Mohammad, and Asfaq, in a 2024 cow slaughter case and sentenced them to life imprisonment under the Gujarat Animal Preservation Act, 2017. Key numbers: Fine of ₹3 lakh per accused. 277 kg of cow meat recovered in Jamla village, Gandhinagar district. Why it matters: Gujarat is the only state with a life imprisonment provision for cow slaughter, introduced by the 2017 amendment. Minister of State Harsh Sanghavi said the verdict sends a clear message that the law will not spare offenders.

A Gandhinagar Sessions Court convicted three men, Wasim, Mohammad, and Asfaq, in a 2024 cow slaughter case and sentenced them to life imprisonment under the Gujarat Animal Preservation Act, 2017.

Gujarat is the only state with a life imprisonment provision for cow slaughter, introduced by the 2017 amendment. Minister of State Harsh Sanghavi said the verdict sends a clear message that the law will not spare offenders.