In Brief
This case involved criminal proceedings against a respondent for alleged offences under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 and the Karnataka Prevention of Cow Slaughter and Cattle Preservation Act, 1964. The High Court had disposed of writ petitions with observations affecting the complainant's case. The Supreme Court disposed of the appeals while directing that the Investigating Officer and Magistrate must proceed strictly according to law and evidence, uninfluenced by the High Court's observations. The Magistrate was directed to finally dispose of the matter within six months.
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