In Brief
This case involved multiple writ petitions challenging a notification issued by the Union of India and a subsequent Tamil Nadu Amendment Act concerning animal welfare and traditional bull-taming practices. The petitioners sought to quash these measures as violations of animal cruelty prevention laws and fundamental rights. The Supreme Court found that the petitions raised substantial constitutional questions regarding legislative competence, the scope of Articles 14, 21, 29, and 48, and the interaction between animal welfare and cultural practices. The Court therefore referred the matter to a Constitution Bench of 5 judges for authoritative decision.
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