Archive · 21 Jan 2026
High Court Criticizes Chandigarh Over Cattle Deaths
The Punjab and Haryana High Court is very upset about the deaths of nearly 50 cows in a place called Raipur Kalan gaushala.
They said the Chandigarh government wasn't doing enough to help the animals and even let them suffer a lot.
The court found out that some of the cows had plastic in their stomachs, which is very bad for them.
The court decided to make this a big case to make sure the government does something about it.
They also asked important people from the central government and Chandigarh to come and explain what they are doing about this problem.
Punjab and Haryana High Court took suo motu notice of nearly 50 cattle deaths in Raipur Kalan gaushala.
Court criticized Chandigarh administration for indifferent and irresponsible approach.
Postmortem examinations found polythene bags and plastic waste in stomachs of seven cows.
Matter registered as a public interest litigation, notices issued to Union of India and Chandigarh authorities.
Court observed regulatory bodies had 'shut their eyes' to animal suffering and violations.
- Who
- Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh administration
- What
- Suo motu notice taken on cattle deaths, criticism of administration
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Chandigarh, India
- Why
- To address cattle deaths and regulatory failures
- Number of Cattle Deaths
- Nearly 50
- Location of Incident
- Raipur Kalan gaushala
- Court Action
- Suo motu notice taken, matter registered as PIL
- Postmortem Findings
- Polythene bags and plastic waste found in stomachs of seven animals
- Court's Criticism
- Indifferent and irresponsible approach by Chandigarh administration