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Supreme Court refuses to stay Bombay High Court order on meat ban

Speed News Desk | Updated on: 13 February 2017, 4:38 IST

The Supreme Court has said it will not interfere with the Bombay High Court and refused to stay the recent order on banning meat in Mumbai today.

With the apex court's order, meat can be sold in Mumbai today.

The Bombay High Court on 15 September had stayed the controversial ban on the sale of meat in Mumbai on 17 September.

While refusing to intervene, the apex court observed that the issue should be dealt with sensitivity. The Supreme Court added that such issues can't be forced down anyone's throat.

Earlier even the Bombay High Court had refused to interfere with the ban on animal slaughter and closure of abattoirs today.

First published: 17 September 2015, 2:11 IST