Gujarat Guv Approves Bill Carrying Life Term for Cow Slaughter

Gujarat Guv Approves Bill Carrying Life Term for Cow Slaughter (हत्या)

Gujarat Governor OP Kohli has given his approval to the Gujarat Animal Preservation (Amendment) Bill, 2017 that provides life term for cow slaughter, reports CNN-News18. Earlier, on 31 March, the Gujarat Assembly amended the cow protection law, adding life imprisonment(कारावास) for the offenders. The law, until now, stipulated(निर्धारित) a punishment of maximum 7 years of imprisonment. Other amendments to the bill include a fine up to Rs 1 lakh, and a permanent confiscation(जब्ती) of vehicle used to transport cattle in. This law now makes Gujarat the toughest (मुश्किल) on cow protection.