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A Study On The Morality Of Slaughtering Of Animals For Religious Purposes In India




K. Mathesh Kumar, B.A. LLB (Hons) , Saveetha School of Law, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS) , Saveetha University, Chennai

ABSTRACT

The slaughtering of animals is an ancient practice deeply intertwined with human history, primarily serving as a means to procure essential resources such as meat, leather, and other animal-derived products. This abstract provides an overview of the diverse methods employed in animal slaughter, exploring cultural, religious, and ethical considerations associated with the process. The review encompasses conventional slaughter, halal, kosher, and other ritualistic methods practiced worldwide. Conventional slaughter techniques involve stunning the animal before the actual killing process, promoting humane treatment and mitigating suffering. Electrical stunning, captive bolt stunning, and gas stunning are some common methods employed in commercial settings. In contrast, religious methods, such as halal and kosher slaughter, adhere to specific dietary laws and rituals, ensuring the acceptability of meat within respective faiths. The swift cut across the throat is a distinctive feature of these practices, leading to quick blood loss and rendering the animal unconscious. The main objective of the study is to find whether killing of animals for religious purposes will affect morality in India. The research method followed is empirical research. The data is collected through a questionnaire and a sample size is 200. A convenient sampling method is adopted in the study to collect the data. The samples were collected from in and around Chennai. Ritual slaughter as a mandatory practice of slaughter for food production is practiced by Muslim and Jewish communities totaling nearly 25% of the world population. The aim of the study is to find out the ways to prevent the cruelty of animals.

Keywords: Killings animal, Ritual practices, Rural village, Food products, Morality,

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Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research

Abbreviation: IJLLR

ISSN: 2582-8878

Website: www.ijllr.com

Accessibility: Open Access

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