Bal Ram Bali And Anr. vs Union Of India (Uoi)

The Supreme Court dismissed a petition under Article 32 seeking a total ban on the slaughter of cows, buffaloes, and horses, stating that such matters are within the legislative domain and cannot be directed by the Court. The Court referenced the principle established in Union of India v. Prakash P. Hinduja, emphasizing that Parliament holds sovereign power to enact laws and no external authority can compel legislation. Consequently, the petitioners were denied relief as the Court cannot issue a mandamus for legislative action.