RANCHI, India, Feb. 12 -- Jharkhand High Court issued the following order on Jan. 12:

1. Heard learned counsel appearing on behalf of Petitioner and learned counsel appearing on behalf of the State.

2. The petitioner is apprehending his arrest in connection with Lower Bazar P.S. Case No.191 of 2025, registered u/s 317 (5) of BNS, 2023 and u/s 12 of Jharkhand Bovine Animal Prohibition of Slaughter Act, 2005, pending in the Court of learned Judicial Magistrate, 1st Class, Ranchi.

3. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that petitioner happened to be owner of the pickup van and the allegations are made that bovine animals were being carried and the vehicle was being driven by the driver. He further submits that the petitio...