SHRI CHATRAPATI SHIVAJI GAUSHALA vs THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of interim custody of cattle seized under the Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act. The court considered the claims of both the appellant, a gaushala, and the respondents, who asserted ownership of the cattle. Ultimately, the court ruled on the procedural aspects of custody under the Code of Criminal Procedure, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach to animal welfare and ownership rights.