A sessions court in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, has handed down life sentences to three Muslim men convicted of slaughtering a cow. In its written verdict, the court dedicated significant space to discussing the cultural and religious significance of cows within Hinduism. By referencing the Vedas and the Manusmriti, the presiding judge described the animal as a maternal figure and a central pillar of dharma. The court noted that the defendants, identified as Wasim Kureshi, Mohammad Rafiq Kureshi, and Asfak Bahelim, were aware of the animal's sacred status yet proceeded with the act. The judgment emphasized that failing to impose strict penalties for such actions would undermine societal values and religious sentiments. This ruling highlights the legal weight given to religious texts in judicial reasoning regarding bovine protection laws in the state.
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