Kumar vs The State Rep. By Its on 5 December, 2024
6. Admittedly, out of seven cows and two bulls which were seized, one
cow died and another cow had fled while in the custody of the respondent.
The respondent has not collected any evidence to suggest that the cattle were
transported for slaughtering. The route in which the cattle were taken namely
from Vedaranyam to Orathanadu would prima facie show that the cattle
were not meant for transporting to Kerala for slaughtering. This Court, in
Shakeer Ali vs. The State rep.by its Inspector of Police , cited supra, had
held that if it is not established that the cattle were meant for slaughtering,
the same can be returned to the owner on stringent conditions.