Lighthouse

Author(s): Udayvallabhvijay
Publisher: Pragna Prabodh Parivar

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the Constitution? True, Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties are not justiciable. However, at the same time, it is also not obligatory not to observe the fundamental duties. Query: Some people believing in non-violence become 'intolerant and aggressive' on the issue of beef ban' or on the issue of opposing slaughter of animals. So much so that hurt by this intolerance, many recipients of national literary awards have returned their awards. Explanation: If any one takes law into his hands, it cannot be supported. However, when certain things are done in violation of prevalent laws and somebody tries to ensure that proper laws are followed, such person is branded intolerant. Everybody fights for one's own rights. However, if someone becomes active for the rights of animals, what is the personal interest involved? When animals are transported in a truck, the space requirement is 2 x 1 sq. mtr. for a large animal. Animals beyond this space requirement cannot be loaded as per provisions of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 and rules thereunder. Various certificates are required to be carried along with the consignment. There are various other Rules. However, there is gross violation of these rules and corruption is rampant. In this situation, if animal welfare volunteers seek to enforce law, even at the cost of threat to their life, just to ensure that no illegal slaughter takes place, can it be termed intolerance? Almost two and half decades ago one such animal welfare
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