New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- The Jamiat Ulama-I-Hind Halal Trust has opposed in the Supreme Court on the Centre's submission over halal certification of non-meat products such as iron bars and cement, calling it "vexatious and scandalous". In a rejoinder filed in the top court, the Muslim certification body said the concept of halal was considered a basic requirement of "behaviour and lifestyle", which included eating habits and consumption in general of a very large community.
It said halal certification related to the religious belief and practice of a large section of Indian citizenry and was protected under Articles 25 and 26 of the Constitution. While Article 25 deals with freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation o...