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Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.Cattle slaughter, especially cow slaughter, is a controversial topic in India because of the cattle's traditional status as an endeared and respected living being to some sects of Hindus, Jains, Zoroastrians, and Buddhists, while being considered an acceptable source of meat by Muslims. Legislation against cattle slaughter is in place throughout most states of India. On 26th October 2005, the Supreme Court of India, in a landmark judgement, upheld the constitutional validity of anti-cow slaughter laws enacted by different state governments in India. 20 out of 29 states in India currently have various laws regulating act of slaughtered cow, prohibiting the slaughter or sale of cows. Kerala, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura and West Bengal are the states where there are no restrictions on cow slaughter. The Prohibition of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955 mentions that slaughter of cow, bull, bullock, ox, heifer and cow's calf is prohibited.The same and points hereafter mentioned are applicable in states where slaughter or sale of cows is prohibited. However, there are exceptions for slaughter in case the suffering renders the destruction desirable according to the Veterinary Officer, if it is found out by such officer that the above-mentioned cattle has contagious or infectious disease or it is necessary to terminate it otherwise. The second exception is experimentation in the interest of medical and public health research by a certified practitioner for developing medicine for animals, humans and crops. Also, the sale of beef or beef products is prohibited except for prescribed medical purposes.Cow slaughter as well as sale of beef invites an imprisonment which may extend to 5 years or/and a fine which may extend to Rs. 2000. The Prohibition of Cow Slaughter (Amendment) Act, 1981 inserted S.4A which prohibits the export of cows for the purpose of slaughter except when a permit is granted by an authorised officer (in accordance with S.4B). Also, Section 9A was inserted which permits the seizure of vehicles in which the cows are found as well as the protection of persons acting in good faith, which means that no suit or other legal proceedings shall be instituted against any person for anything which is done or intended to be done in good faith under the Act or rules made under the Act.The Prohibition of Cow Slaughter (Amendment) Act, 2011 prescribes penalty for non-compliance of permit requirement for the export of cows and imprisonment for a term which may extend to 2 years or/and a fine which may extend to Rs. 1000 (for contravention of S.4B), and there is also a penalty for slaughter, sale of beef, export of cow without permit which invites an imprisonment up to 10 years and/or a fine which may extend to Rs. 10,000. The offences are cognisable and non-bailable.Q. Arya Stark bought 10 kg of beef from Ajmer (a city in Rajasthan) for her own consumption. She consumed much of it during her stay there. Thereafter, she visited Kasaul (a town in Himachal Pradesh) carrying the beef along. However, the portion of beef (around 4 kg) became stale and she exchanged the same with John Snow, a resident of Kasaul who was unaware of the edibility of the beef, for freshly caught Trout fish which was available with John. A policeman saw Arya handing over the beef to John and on apprehending the meat to be beef arrested Arya under provisions of the Prohibition of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955. Decide.a)She can be held liable as beef is banned in Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh.b)She can be held liable as she was giving beef to John instead of consuming it herself.c)She cannot be held liable as she was exchanging the beef for fish.d)She cannot be held liable as the beef was stale and not consumable.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? for CLAT 2025 is part of CLAT preparation. The Question and answers have been prepared according to the CLAT exam syllabus. Information about Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.Cattle slaughter, especially cow slaughter, is a controversial topic in India because of the cattle's traditional status as an endeared and respected living being to some sects of Hindus, Jains, Zoroastrians, and Buddhists, while being considered an acceptable source of meat by Muslims. Legislation against cattle slaughter is in place throughout most states of India. On 26th October 2005, the Supreme Court of India, in a landmark judgement, upheld the constitutional validity of anti-cow slaughter laws enacted by different state governments in India. 20 out of 29 states in India currently have various laws regulating act of slaughtered cow, prohibiting the slaughter or sale of cows. Kerala, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura and West Bengal are the states where there are no restrictions on cow slaughter. The Prohibition of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955 mentions that slaughter of cow, bull, bullock, ox, heifer and cow's calf is prohibited.The same and points hereafter mentioned are applicable in states where slaughter or sale of cows is prohibited. However, there are exceptions for slaughter in case the suffering renders the destruction desirable according to the Veterinary Officer, if it is found out by such officer that the above-mentioned cattle has contagious or infectious disease or it is necessary to terminate it otherwise. The second exception is experimentation in the interest of medical and public health research by a certified practitioner for developing medicine for animals, humans and crops. Also, the sale of beef or beef products is prohibited except for prescribed medical purposes.Cow slaughter as well as sale of beef invites an imprisonment which may extend to 5 years or/and a fine which may extend to Rs. 2000. The Prohibition of Cow Slaughter (Amendment) Act, 1981 inserted S.4A which prohibits the export of cows for the purpose of slaughter except when a permit is granted by an authorised officer (in accordance with S.4B). Also, Section 9A was inserted which permits the seizure of vehicles in which the cows are found as well as the protection of persons acting in good faith, which means that no suit or other legal proceedings shall be instituted against any person for anything which is done or intended to be done in good faith under the Act or rules made under the Act.The Prohibition of Cow Slaughter (Amendment) Act, 2011 prescribes penalty for non-compliance of permit requirement for the export of cows and imprisonment for a term which may extend to 2 years or/and a fine which may extend to Rs. 1000 (for contravention of S.4B), and there is also a penalty for slaughter, sale of beef, export of cow without permit which invites an imprisonment up to 10 years and/or a fine which may extend to Rs. 10,000. The offences are cognisable and non-bailable.Q. Arya Stark bought 10 kg of beef from Ajmer (a city in Rajasthan) for her own consumption. She consumed much of it during her stay there. Thereafter, she visited Kasaul (a town in Himachal Pradesh) carrying the beef along. However, the portion of beef (around 4 kg) became stale and she exchanged the same with John Snow, a resident of Kasaul who was unaware of the edibility of the beef, for freshly caught Trout fish which was available with John. A policeman saw Arya handing over the beef to John and on apprehending the meat to be beef arrested Arya under provisions of the Prohibition of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955. Decide.a)She can be held liable as beef is banned in Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh.b)She can be held liable as she was giving beef to John instead of consuming it herself.c)She cannot be held liable as she was exchanging the beef for fish.d)She cannot be held liable as the beef was stale and not consumable.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? covers all topics & solutions for CLAT 2025 Exam. Find important definitions, questions, meanings, examples, exercises and tests below for Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.Cattle slaughter, especially cow slaughter, is a controversial topic in India because of the cattle's traditional status as an endeared and respected living being to some sects of Hindus, Jains, Zoroastrians, and Buddhists, while being considered an acceptable source of meat by Muslims. Legislation against cattle slaughter is in place throughout most states of India. On 26th October 2005, the Supreme Court of India, in a landmark judgement, upheld the constitutional validity of anti-cow slaughter laws enacted by different state governments in India. 20 out of 29 states in India currently have various laws regulating act of slaughtered cow, prohibiting the slaughter or sale of cows. Kerala, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura and West Bengal are the states where there are no restrictions on cow slaughter. The Prohibition of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955 mentions that slaughter of cow, bull, bullock, ox, heifer and cow's calf is prohibited.The same and points hereafter mentioned are applicable in states where slaughter or sale of cows is prohibited. However, there are exceptions for slaughter in case the suffering renders the destruction desirable according to the Veterinary Officer, if it is found out by such officer that the above-mentioned cattle has contagious or infectious disease or it is necessary to terminate it otherwise. The second exception is experimentation in the interest of medical and public health research by a certified practitioner for developing medicine for animals, humans and crops. Also, the sale of beef or beef products is prohibited except for prescribed medical purposes.Cow slaughter as well as sale of beef invites an imprisonment which may extend to 5 years or/and a fine which may extend to Rs. 2000. The Prohibition of Cow Slaughter (Amendment) Act, 1981 inserted S.4A which prohibits the export of cows for the purpose of slaughter except when a permit is granted by an authorised officer (in accordance with S.4B). Also, Section 9A was inserted which permits the seizure of vehicles in which the cows are found as well as the protection of persons acting in good faith, which means that no suit or other legal proceedings shall be instituted against any person for anything which is done or intended to be done in good faith under the Act or rules made under the Act.The Prohibition of Cow Slaughter (Amendment) Act, 2011 prescribes penalty for non-compliance of permit requirement for the export of cows and imprisonment for a term which may extend to 2 years or/and a fine which may extend to Rs. 1000 (for contravention of S.4B), and there is also a penalty for slaughter, sale of beef, export of cow without permit which invites an imprisonment up to 10 years and/or a fine which may extend to Rs. 10,000. The offences are cognisable and non-bailable.Q. Arya Stark bought 10 kg of beef from Ajmer (a city in Rajasthan) for her own consumption. She consumed much of it during her stay there. Thereafter, she visited Kasaul (a town in Himachal Pradesh) carrying the beef along. However, the portion of beef (around 4 kg) became stale and she exchanged the same with John Snow, a resident of Kasaul who was unaware of the edibility of the beef, for freshly caught Trout fish which was available with John. A policeman saw Arya handing over the beef to John and on apprehending the meat to be beef arrested Arya under provisions of the Prohibition of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955. Decide.a)She can be held liable as beef is banned in Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh.b)She can be held liable as she was giving beef to John instead of consuming it herself.c)She cannot be held liable as she was exchanging the beef for fish.d)She cannot be held liable as the beef was stale and not consumable.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?.

Solutions for Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.Cattle slaughter, especially cow slaughter, is a controversial topic in India because of the cattle's traditional status as an endeared and respected living being to some sects of Hindus, Jains, Zoroastrians, and Buddhists, while being considered an acceptable source of meat by Muslims. Legislation against cattle slaughter is in place throughout most states of India. On 26th October 2005, the Supreme Court of India, in a landmark judgement, upheld the constitutional validity of anti-cow slaughter laws enacted by different state governments in India. 20 out of 29 states in India currently have various laws regulating act of slaughtered cow, prohibiting the slaughter or sale of cows. Kerala, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura and West Bengal are the states where there are no restrictions on cow slaughter. The Prohibition of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955 mentions that slaughter of cow, bull, bullock, ox, heifer and cow's calf is prohibited.The same and points hereafter mentioned are applicable in states where slaughter or sale of cows is prohibited. However, there are exceptions for slaughter in case the suffering renders the destruction desirable according to the Veterinary Officer, if it is found out by such officer that the above-mentioned cattle has contagious or infectious disease or it is necessary to terminate it otherwise. The second exception is experimentation in the interest of medical and public health research by a certified practitioner for developing medicine for animals, humans and crops. Also, the sale of beef or beef products is prohibited except for prescribed medical purposes.Cow slaughter as well as sale of beef invites an imprisonment which may extend to 5 years or/and a fine which may extend to Rs. 2000. The Prohibition of Cow Slaughter (Amendment) Act, 1981 inserted S.4A which prohibits the export of cows for the purpose of slaughter except when a permit is granted by an authorised officer (in accordance with S.4B). Also, Section 9A was inserted which permits the seizure of vehicles in which the cows are found as well as the protection of persons acting in good faith, which means that no suit or other legal proceedings shall be instituted against any person for anything which is done or intended to be done in good faith under the Act or rules made under the Act.The Prohibition of Cow Slaughter (Amendment) Act, 2011 prescribes penalty for non-compliance of permit requirement for the export of cows and imprisonment for a term which may extend to 2 years or/and a fine which may extend to Rs. 1000 (for contravention of S.4B), and there is also a penalty for slaughter, sale of beef, export of cow without permit which invites an imprisonment up to 10 years and/or a fine which may extend to Rs. 10,000. The offences are cognisable and non-bailable.Q. Arya Stark bought 10 kg of beef from Ajmer (a city in Rajasthan) for her own consumption. She consumed much of it during her stay there. Thereafter, she visited Kasaul (a town in Himachal Pradesh) carrying the beef along. However, the portion of beef (around 4 kg) became stale and she exchanged the same with John Snow, a resident of Kasaul who was unaware of the edibility of the beef, for freshly caught Trout fish which was available with John. A policeman saw Arya handing over the beef to John and on apprehending the meat to be beef arrested Arya under provisions of the Prohibition of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955. Decide.a)She can be held liable as beef is banned in Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh.b)She can be held liable as she was giving beef to John instead of consuming it herself.c)She cannot be held liable as she was exchanging the beef for fish.d)She cannot be held liable as the beef was stale and not consumable.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? in English & in Hindi are available as part of our courses for CLAT. Download more important topics, notes, lectures and mock test series for CLAT Exam by signing up for free.

Here you can find the meaning of Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.Cattle slaughter, especially cow slaughter, is a controversial topic in India because of the cattle's traditional status as an endeared and respected living being to some sects of Hindus, Jains, Zoroastrians, and Buddhists, while being considered an acceptable source of meat by Muslims. Legislation against cattle slaughter is in place throughout most states of India. On 26th October 2005, the Supreme Court of India, in a landmark judgement, upheld the constitutional validity of anti-cow slaughter laws enacted by different state governments in India. 20 out of 29 states in India currently have various laws regulating act of slaughtered cow, prohibiting the slaughter or sale of cows. Kerala, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura and West Bengal are the states where there are no restrictions on cow slaughter. The Prohibition of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955 mentions that slaughter of cow, bull, bullock, ox, heifer and cow's calf is prohibited.The same and points hereafter mentioned are applicable in states where slaughter or sale of cows is prohibited. However, there are exceptions for slaughter in case the suffering renders the destruction desirable according to the Veterinary Officer, if it is found out by such officer that the above-mentioned cattle has contagious or infectious disease or it is necessary to terminate it otherwise. The second exception is experimentation in the interest of medical and public health research by a certified practitioner for developing medicine for animals, humans and crops. Also, the sale of beef or beef products is prohibited except for prescribed medical purposes.Cow slaughter as well as sale of beef invites an imprisonment which may extend to 5 years or/and a fine which may extend to Rs. 2000. The Prohibition of Cow Slaughter (Amendment) Act, 1981 inserted S.4A which prohibits the export of cows for the purpose of slaughter except when a permit is granted by an authorised officer (in accordance with S.4B). Also, Section 9A was inserted which permits the seizure of vehicles in which the cows are found as well as the protection of persons acting in good faith, which means that no suit or other legal proceedings shall be instituted against any person for anything which is done or intended to be done in good faith under the Act or rules made under the Act.The Prohibition of Cow Slaughter (Amendment) Act, 2011 prescribes penalty for non-compliance of permit requirement for the export of cows and imprisonment for a term which may extend to 2 years or/and a fine which may extend to Rs. 1000 (for contravention of S.4B), and there is also a penalty for slaughter, sale of beef, export of cow without permit which invites an imprisonment up to 10 years and/or a fine which may extend to Rs. 10,000. The offences are cognisable and non-bailable.Q. Arya Stark bought 10 kg of beef from Ajmer (a city in Rajasthan) for her own consumption. She consumed much of it during her stay there. Thereafter, she visited Kasaul (a town in Himachal Pradesh) carrying the beef along. However, the portion of beef (around 4 kg) became stale and she exchanged the same with John Snow, a resident of Kasaul who was unaware of the edibility of the beef, for freshly caught Trout fish which was available with John. A policeman saw Arya handing over the beef to John and on apprehending the meat to be beef arrested Arya under provisions of the Prohibition of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955. Decide.a)She can be held liable as beef is banned in Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh.b)She can be held liable as she was giving beef to John instead of consuming it herself.c)She cannot be held liable as she was exchanging the beef for fish.d)She cannot be held liable as the beef was stale and not consumable.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? defined & explained in the simplest way possible. Besides giving the explanation of Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.Cattle slaughter, especially cow slaughter, is a controversial topic in India because of the cattle's traditional status as an endeared and respected living being to some sects of Hindus, Jains, Zoroastrians, and Buddhists, while being considered an acceptable source of meat by Muslims. Legislation against cattle slaughter is in place throughout most states of India. On 26th October 2005, the Supreme Court of India, in a landmark judgement, upheld the constitutional validity of anti-cow slaughter laws enacted by different state governments in India. 20 out of 29 states in India currently have various laws regulating act of slaughtered cow, prohibiting the slaughter or sale of cows. Kerala, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura and West Bengal are the states where there are no restrictions on cow slaughter. The Prohibition of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955 mentions that slaughter of cow, bull, bullock, ox, heifer and cow's calf is prohibited.The same and points hereafter mentioned are applicable in states where slaughter or sale of cows is prohibited. However, there are exceptions for slaughter in case the suffering renders the destruction desirable according to the Veterinary Officer, if it is found out by such officer that the above-mentioned cattle has contagious or infectious disease or it is necessary to terminate it otherwise. The second exception is experimentation in the interest of medical and public health research by a certified practitioner for developing medicine for animals, humans and crops. Also, the sale of beef or beef products is prohibited except for prescribed medical purposes.Cow slaughter as well as sale of beef invites an imprisonment which may extend to 5 years or/and a fine which may extend to Rs. 2000. The Prohibition of Cow Slaughter (Amendment) Act, 1981 inserted S.4A which prohibits the export of cows for the purpose of slaughter except when a permit is granted by an authorised officer (in accordance with S.4B). Also, Section 9A was inserted which permits the seizure of vehicles in which the cows are found as well as the protection of persons acting in good faith, which means that no suit or other legal proceedings shall be instituted against any person for anything which is done or intended to be done in good faith under the Act or rules made under the Act.The Prohibition of Cow Slaughter (Amendment) Act, 2011 prescribes penalty for non-compliance of permit requirement for the export of cows and imprisonment for a term which may extend to 2 years or/and a fine which may extend to Rs. 1000 (for contravention of S.4B), and there is also a penalty for slaughter, sale of beef, export of cow without permit which invites an imprisonment up to 10 years and/or a fine which may extend to Rs. 10,000. The offences are cognisable and non-bailable.Q. Arya Stark bought 10 kg of beef from Ajmer (a city in Rajasthan) for her own consumption. She consumed much of it during her stay there. Thereafter, she visited Kasaul (a town in Himachal Pradesh) carrying the beef along. However, the portion of beef (around 4 kg) became stale and she exchanged the same with John Snow, a resident of Kasaul who was unaware of the edibility of the beef, for freshly caught Trout fish which was available with John. A policeman saw Arya handing over the beef to John and on apprehending the meat to be beef arrested Arya under provisions of the Prohibition of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955. Decide.a)She can be held liable as beef is banned in Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh.b)She can be held liable as she was giving beef to John instead of consuming it herself.c)She cannot be held liable as she was exchanging the beef for fish.d)She cannot be held liable as the beef was stale and not consumable.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?, a detailed solution for Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.Cattle slaughter, especially cow slaughter, is a controversial topic in India because of the cattle's traditional status as an endeared and respected living being to some sects of Hindus, Jains, Zoroastrians, and Buddhists, while being considered an acceptable source of meat by Muslims. Legislation against cattle slaughter is in place throughout most states of India. On 26th October 2005, the Supreme Court of India, in a landmark judgement, upheld the constitutional validity of anti-cow slaughter laws enacted by different state governments in India. 20 out of 29 states in India currently have various laws regulating act of slaughtered cow, prohibiting the slaughter or sale of cows. Kerala, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura and West Bengal are the states where there are no restrictions on cow slaughter. The Prohibition of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955 mentions that slaughter of cow, bull, bullock, ox, heifer and cow's calf is prohibited.The same and points hereafter mentioned are applicable in states where slaughter or sale of cows is prohibited. However, there are exceptions for slaughter in case the suffering renders the destruction desirable according to the Veterinary Officer, if it is found out by such officer that the above-mentioned cattle has contagious or infectious disease or it is necessary to terminate it otherwise. The second exception is experimentation in the interest of medical and public health research by a certified practitioner for developing medicine for animals, humans and crops. Also, the sale of beef or beef products is prohibited except for prescribed medical purposes.Cow slaughter as well as sale of beef invites an imprisonment which may extend to 5 years or/and a fine which may extend to Rs. 2000. The Prohibition of Cow Slaughter (Amendment) Act, 1981 inserted S.4A which prohibits the export of cows for the purpose of slaughter except when a permit is granted by an authorised officer (in accordance with S.4B). Also, Section 9A was inserted which permits the seizure of vehicles in which the cows are found as well as the protection of persons acting in good faith, which means that no suit or other legal proceedings shall be instituted against any person for anything which is done or intended to be done in good faith under the Act or rules made under the Act.The Prohibition of Cow Slaughter (Amendment) Act, 2011 prescribes penalty for non-compliance of permit requirement for the export of cows and imprisonment for a term which may extend to 2 years or/and a fine which may extend to Rs. 1000 (for contravention of S.4B), and there is also a penalty for slaughter, sale of beef, export of cow without permit which invites an imprisonment up to 10 years and/or a fine which may extend to Rs. 10,000. The offences are cognisable and non-bailable.Q. Arya Stark bought 10 kg of beef from Ajmer (a city in Rajasthan) for her own consumption. She consumed much of it during her stay there. Thereafter, she visited Kasaul (a town in Himachal Pradesh) carrying the beef along. However, the portion of beef (around 4 kg) became stale and she exchanged the same with John Snow, a resident of Kasaul who was unaware of the edibility of the beef, for freshly caught Trout fish which was available with John. A policeman saw Arya handing over the beef to John and on apprehending the meat to be beef arrested Arya under provisions of the Prohibition of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955. Decide.a)She can be held liable as beef is banned in Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh.b)She can be held liable as she was giving beef to John instead of consuming it herself.c)She cannot be held liable as she was exchanging the beef for fish.d)She cannot be held liable as the beef was stale and not consumable.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? has been provided alongside types of Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.Cattle slaughter, especially cow slaughter, is a controversial topic in India because of the cattle's traditional status as an endeared and respected living being to some sects of Hindus, Jains, Zoroastrians, and Buddhists, while being considered an acceptable source of meat by Muslims. Legislation against cattle slaughter is in place throughout most states of India. On 26th October 2005, the Supreme Court of India, in a landmark judgement, upheld the constitutional validity of anti-cow slaughter laws enacted by different state governments in India. 20 out of 29 states in India currently have various laws regulating act of slaughtered cow, prohibiting the slaughter or sale of cows. Kerala, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura and West Bengal are the states where there are no restrictions on cow slaughter. The Prohibition of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955 mentions that slaughter of cow, bull, bullock, ox, heifer and cow's calf is prohibited.The same and points hereafter mentioned are applicable in states where slaughter or sale of cows is prohibited. However, there are exceptions for slaughter in case the suffering renders the destruction desirable according to the Veterinary Officer, if it is found out by such officer that the above-mentioned cattle has contagious or infectious disease or it is necessary to terminate it otherwise. The second exception is experimentation in the interest of medical and public health research by a certified practitioner for developing medicine for animals, humans and crops. Also, the sale of beef or beef products is prohibited except for prescribed medical purposes.Cow slaughter as well as sale of beef invites an imprisonment which may extend to 5 years or/and a fine which may extend to Rs. 2000. The Prohibition of Cow Slaughter (Amendment) Act, 1981 inserted S.4A which prohibits the export of cows for the purpose of slaughter except when a permit is granted by an authorised officer (in accordance with S.4B). Also, Section 9A was inserted which permits the seizure of vehicles in which the cows are found as well as the protection of persons acting in good faith, which means that no suit or other legal proceedings shall be instituted against any person for anything which is done or intended to be done in good faith under the Act or rules made under the Act.The Prohibition of Cow Slaughter (Amendment) Act, 2011 prescribes penalty for non-compliance of permit requirement for the export of cows and imprisonment for a term which may extend to 2 years or/and a fine which may extend to Rs. 1000 (for contravention of S.4B), and there is also a penalty for slaughter, sale of beef, export of cow without permit which invites an imprisonment up to 10 years and/or a fine which may extend to Rs. 10,000. The offences are cognisable and non-bailable.Q. Arya Stark bought 10 kg of beef from Ajmer (a city in Rajasthan) for her own consumption. She consumed much of it during her stay there. Thereafter, she visited Kasaul (a town in Himachal Pradesh) carrying the beef along. However, the portion of beef (around 4 kg) became stale and she exchanged the same with John Snow, a resident of Kasaul who was unaware of the edibility of the beef, for freshly caught Trout fish which was available with John. A policeman saw Arya handing over the beef to John and on apprehending the meat to be beef arrested Arya under provisions of the Prohibition of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955. Decide.a)She can be held liable as beef is banned in Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh.b)She can be held liable as she was giving beef to John instead of consuming it herself.c)She cannot be held liable as she was exchanging the beef for fish.d)She cannot be held liable as the beef was stale and not consumable.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? theory, EduRev gives you an ample number of questions to practice Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.Cattle slaughter, especially cow slaughter, is a controversial topic in India because of the cattle's traditional status as an endeared and respected living being to some sects of Hindus, Jains, Zoroastrians, and Buddhists, while being considered an acceptable source of meat by Muslims. Legislation against cattle slaughter is in place throughout most states of India. On 26th October 2005, the Supreme Court of India, in a landmark judgement, upheld the constitutional validity of anti-cow slaughter laws enacted by different state governments in India. 20 out of 29 states in India currently have various laws regulating act of slaughtered cow, prohibiting the slaughter or sale of cows. Kerala, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura and West Bengal are the states where there are no restrictions on cow slaughter. The Prohibition of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955 mentions that slaughter of cow, bull, bullock, ox, heifer and cow's calf is prohibited.The same and points hereafter mentioned are applicable in states where slaughter or sale of cows is prohibited. However, there are exceptions for slaughter in case the suffering renders the destruction desirable according to the Veterinary Officer, if it is found out by such officer that the above-mentioned cattle has contagious or infectious disease or it is necessary to terminate it otherwise. The second exception is experimentation in the interest of medical and public health research by a certified practitioner for developing medicine for animals, humans and crops. Also, the sale of beef or beef products is prohibited except for prescribed medical purposes.Cow slaughter as well as sale of beef invites an imprisonment which may extend to 5 years or/and a fine which may extend to Rs. 2000. The Prohibition of Cow Slaughter (Amendment) Act, 1981 inserted S.4A which prohibits the export of cows for the purpose of slaughter except when a permit is granted by an authorised officer (in accordance with S.4B). Also, Section 9A was inserted which permits the seizure of vehicles in which the cows are found as well as the protection of persons acting in good faith, which means that no suit or other legal proceedings shall be instituted against any person for anything which is done or intended to be done in good faith under the Act or rules made under the Act.The Prohibition of Cow Slaughter (Amendment) Act, 2011 prescribes penalty for non-compliance of permit requirement for the export of cows and imprisonment for a term which may extend to 2 years or/and a fine which may extend to Rs. 1000 (for contravention of S.4B), and there is also a penalty for slaughter, sale of beef, export of cow without permit which invites an imprisonment up to 10 years and/or a fine which may extend to Rs. 10,000. The offences are cognisable and non-bailable.Q. Arya Stark bought 10 kg of beef from Ajmer (a city in Rajasthan) for her own consumption. She consumed much of it during her stay there. Thereafter, she visited Kasaul (a town in Himachal Pradesh) carrying the beef along. However, the portion of beef (around 4 kg) became stale and she exchanged the same with John Snow, a resident of Kasaul who was unaware of the edibility of the beef, for freshly caught Trout fish which was available with John. A policeman saw Arya handing over the beef to John and on apprehending the meat to be beef arrested Arya under provisions of the Prohibition of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955. Decide.a)She can be held liable as beef is banned in Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh.b)She can be held liable as she was giving beef to John instead of consuming it herself.c)She cannot be held liable as she was exchanging the beef for fish.d)She cannot be held liable as the beef was stale and not consumable.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? tests, examples and also practice CLAT tests.