Food and Religion — Landmark Events

Landmark Events

Mohd. Hanif Qureshi v. State of Bihar

1958

This was a pivotal case where the Supreme Court first examined the constitutionality of state laws prohibiting cow slaughter. The Court upheld the validity of laws banning the…

State of Gujarat v. Mirzapur Moti Kureshi Kassab Jamat

2005

This judgment significantly expanded the scope of cow protection laws. The Supreme Court upheld a total ban on the slaughter of cows, calves, bulls, and bullocks of all ages, even…

Indian Young Lawyers Association v. State of Kerala (Sabarimala Case)

2018

While not directly about food, this case is highly relevant for its detailed exposition on the 'essential religious practice' doctrine and the interplay between religious freedom…