Hinsa Virodhak Sangh vs Mirzapur Moti Kuresh Jamat & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the closure of municipal slaughter houses during the Paryushan festival violated the fundamental right to trade and business under Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution. The Court emphasized that such closures cannot be justified as reasonable restrictions merely based on the sentiments of a particular community, as it infringes upon the rights of others engaged in the meat trade. The resolutions passed by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation for closure were quashed, allowing the slaughter houses to remain operational during the festival period.