Allahabad High Court Overturns NSA Detention in Cow Slaughter Case

The Allahabad High Court annulled the detention of two men accused of cow slaughter under the NSA, citing lack of public disturbance. The court emphasized that the event occurred privately and did not disrupt communal harmony, warranting the release of the detained individuals.

The Allahabad High Court has nullified a detention order under the National Security Act (NSA) for two men implicated in cow slaughter charges. The court noted that the incident transpired inside a private residence and did not occur in a public forum.

Justices Rajeev Misra and Ajay Kumar, in their ruling on May 26, highlighted the lack of violence or public disturbance linked to the event, which involved the slaughter of a single cow. Consequently, the court deemed the detention order legally unsustainable and mandated the immediate release of Isham alias Isam and Samir, residents of Shamli.

The detention, authorized by Shamli's district magistrate, was based on an FIR under the UP Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act. However, the court found no grounds for NSA application, emphasizing the absence of communal unrest.

While the local authorities argued the incident created discontent among the Hindu community, allegedly affecting public sentiment, the judges ruled that this did not justify the NSA's stringent measures, overturning the 12-month detention directive.