Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Court Rejects Jain Plea for Slaughterhouse Closure
The Bombay High Court said no to the Jain community's request.
They wanted Mumbai's slaughterhouses closed for ten days during Paryushan.
The court asked them why they thought they could ask for such a long closure.
The community was not happy with the local government's decision, which only permitted a two-day closure.
The government said not many Jains lived in the city, so a longer closure wasn't needed.
The court said it respects their feelings, but it said it couldn't grant their request.
Bombay High Court denied the Jain community's request for a 10-day slaughterhouse closure.
The court questioned the community's right to demand such a long closure.
The petitioners challenged the BMC's order allowing only two days of closure.
The BMC cited the low Jain population as a reason for the limited closure.
Paryushan Parv is observed by Jain communities in late August.
- Who
- Bombay High Court, Jain community, and the BMC.
- What
- Bombay High Court denied relief regarding slaughterhouse closures.
- When
- Hearing took place recently; BMC order on August 14; Paryushan Parv from August 20.
- Where
- Bombay High Court, Mumbai.
- Why
- Jain community sought slaughterhouse closures during Paryushan Parv.
Jain Community's Stance
BMC/Court Stance
Closure Duration
Jain Community's Stance
Slaughterhouses should be closed for the whole Paryushan period.
BMC/Court Stance
BMC's decision for a partial closure.
- Court
- Bombay High Court
- Issue
- Slaughterhouse Closure
- Festival
- Paryushan Parv
- BMC Decision
- 2-day Closure
- Relief Outcome
- Denied
Sources
Mumbai News: BMC To Keep Abattoirs Closed For 2 Days During Jain Festival Paryushan Parv
Svetambara Jains Begin 'Paryushan Parva’, Digambaras To Start Festival On August 28
Bombay HC questions right of Jain organisations to seek closure of slaughterhouse for entire Paryushan Parv
No HC relief for Jain community seeking closure of slaughter houses during festival
