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NEW DELHI: The Supreme court on Thursday refused to interfere in Bombay HC
order lifting ban on sale of meat during Jain festival season Paryushan.A bench
of justices TS Thakur and Kurian Joseph objected to the manner in which the ban
was being enforced saying that it can't be forced down people's throats.The
bench said that the authority should be tolerant towards people opposing the
ban.The bench was hearing a petition filed by a religious body challenging HC
order on lifting the ban.Join TOI campaign: Ban the bansIn pics: Banned in
IndiaThe petitioner contended that non-violence is the cherished dream of our
constitution and it also includes towards treatment to animals.It contended
that animals should also be treated with compassion and most of the countries
believe in such philosophy.The bench then remarked "Why compassion only during
festival and why not all the time".The bench agreed that compassion towards
animals is growing across the world but any ban on sale can't be forced on
people."It is happening throughout the country and world. Spirit of tolerance
is very important and it has to be inculcated in society through reform and in
a subtle way" the bench said"Compassion should not be there only during
festival. It has to be shown throughout the year", the SC bench said.TOI's
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