Bolla Raksha Kali Temple, Kolkata : Directions to state on mass animal sacrifice by High Court of Calcutta.

·  Issue: A public interest litigation (PIL) was filed to stop the mass animal sacrifice at the Bolla Raksha Kali Temple in Kolkata, where over 10,000 animals, mainly goats and buffaloes, are sacrificed during the festive season.

·  Court’s Directive: The Calcutta High Court directed the State government to prevent the encouragement of mass animal sacrifice at the temple. It noted that the temple’s puja committee had already decided to halt the mass sacrifice practice and only allow the sacrifice of goats in a designated area with a proper license.

·  Action Required: The puja committee must adhere to this decision strictly. If they violate this, they could face prosecution. The State authorities were also ordered to ensure the committee does not encourage mass animal sacrifice and to discourage people from participating in such practices.

·  Judgment Context: The court questioned whether the practice of mass sacrifice was an essential religious practice protected under the Constitution, and noted that religious practices in West Bengal might be unique. However, it emphasized that the puja committee must follow the new guidelines.

·  Further Proceedings: The court gave the authorities eight weeks to respond to the larger issues raised in the PIL, with a follow-up reply due in four weeks.

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