Mahua Moitra, CPI-ML Challenge Bengal Govt's Cattle Slaughter Restrictions in Calcutta HC

The CPI(ML) Liberation and TMC MP Mahua Moitra challenged West Bengal's new cattle slaughter restrictions before the Calcutta High Court, citing impacts on religious practices and rural livelihoods. The BJP government's May 2026 notification strictly enforces the 1950 Act, removing exemptions and banning public slaughter. The court adjourned the case pending service of petitions, with hearings set for Thursday.