(To be published)

The Ban on Cow Slaughter in India: A Constitutional, Civilizational, and Historical Study,” is an exhaustive exploration of the legal, historical, and moral foundations of cow protection in Bharat.

The book traces the sacred status of the Gaumata from Vedic and ancient India, through medieval jurisprudence, up to post-independence India, analyzing how civilizational values have been reflected, challenged, and codified in legal systems over time.

Key features include:

• Civilizational Foundations: Examination of why the Gaumata is revered in Dharmic texts and Indian culture, highlighting moral, ethical, ecological, and societal reasons for its protection.
  
  
• Historical and Legal Evolution: Analysis of legislation from colonial India to post-1947 constitutional provisions, including Article 48 (Directive Principles), state-level laws, and judicial interpretation by the Supreme Court and High Courts.
  
  
• Comparative Perspectives: A look at global experiences and approaches to animal protection, highlighting legal and ethical parallels where relevant.
  
  
• Historical Incidents: Documentation of key events, such as the massacre of Gau Bhaktas on 7th November 1966, demonstrating the societal stakes and legal challenges surrounding cow protection.
  
  
• Policy and Contemporary Debate: Assessment of current legal, ethical, and policy frameworks, including animal welfare, agricultural sustainability, and cultural rights.
  
  

This book is designed to be a definitive reference for scholars, policymakers, legal practitioners, historians, and civil society interested in understanding how law and Dharma converge in the protection of Gau, and how these principles can guide contemporary governance and public policy.

Publication Date: To be announced

 ISBN Application: In process