In Brief
The Animal Welfare Board challenged a 2017 Tamil Nadu Amendment Act and sought enforcement of a prior Supreme Court ruling on animal cruelty prevention. The Court found that the petitions raised substantial constitutional questions requiring a larger bench: whether the Amendment Act genuinely prevents cruelty or perpetuates it, whether it qualifies for cultural heritage protection under Article 29, whether it relates to native bull welfare, and whether it violates Articles 14, 21, and 51A. The Court referred the matter to a Constitution Bench of five judges for authoritative decision.
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