Farmers have total ownership of their cattle
The current tragedy of this country is those who are not domain experts have begun to give expert opinions on every issue. Those who do not even have primary knowledge of science speak about science, politicians talk about economics and street rowdies speak about dharma and culture with clubs in their hands.
RBI is the best example of how politicians with no economic knowledge have messed with the country’s systems and damaged it to a large extent. Supreme Court gives out contradicting verdicts because anti-constitutional elements decide who should disseminate justice.
Saffron-flaunting men like Yogi who do not have any experience in farming or cattle rearing, are deciding on who the cattle should be sold to, and how one would take care of them. As a result of this, dairy farming has collapsed in the rural areas and schools are turning into cow shelters.
The result of priestly class’s conspiracy to take dairy farming into their own hands by turning it into a dharmic task than an economic option, is showing on the country’s psyche. The Yogi government has been creating baseless schemes to protect the cows such as cow ambulance, cow shelters in schools, cow protection forces manned by goondas, etc.
Cattle rearing is on a downhill in Uttar Pradesh owing to the government taking away the rights of farmers who cared for these cattle. They are getting transported to slaughter houses on the sly. The cattle that are found on the streets are being tethered at schools and hospitals.
Uttar Pradesh government is basically concerned about cattle on the street instead of caring for people and their welfare. All agrarian aspects are linked to one another. Since cattle rearing and agriculture went hand in hand owing to dependency on tilling, the animals were domesticized.
The cattle waste was the best fertilizer for the land. The dung, the urine everything enriched the nutrients in the land. The returns from this could help farmers balance their maintenance costs. Now with cultivable land being less, cattle have less utility for such purposes any more since most of the agricultural activity happens based on machines and automobiles.
Just the way as the farmers were part of agriculture, even the beef consumers contributed their bit to complete the food chain and keep the economy going. The cattle that have outlived their time and utility are being given up for beef consumers.
This serves two purposes. One would be the expenses part would come down where the cattle was to be cared for even when there are no definite returns, and the second was an economical benefit that involved selling them. This money would be used to buy new cattle, and the business would grow further expanding the scope of farming.
More than this, those who worship cows are not too keen on rearing them or taking care of them. The farmers who rear cattle worship them annually as part of their paying respect to the animals that help their lives.
Cattle, to farmers, are like currency. If there are two extra cattle, the money one gets by selling them would be used for a marriage or house maintenance or anything else that would serve the purpose for the moment. This is a constant economic activity. Dairy farming is turning upside down with priestly class claiming this activity is more of a devotion than of economic one.
The farmers who were at the forefront had to move back, owing to the goondas of Sangh Parivar who took the centre stage. The Gau Rakshaks now decide who the cattle would be sold to, even beyond its owner. The act brought about by the government against selling the cattle is more like second round of demonetization.
Ironically, no one has to take care of these cattle that had gone beyond utility. They would have turned into food and provided nourishment to the society. This would have ensured nutrition to the poor.
Owing to this government policy, the poor are deprived of nutritious food. And the farmers lost the income they’d get by selling the aged cattle. All these expenses are now on the government now. The money that could have been spent for people, schools and public health and other supporting systems had to be used for creating facilities for the cattle and failed even in that.
Many cattle died owing to bad maintenance in Gaushalas which turned profitable to others, but not to the poor farmer who took care of the cattle. Dairy farming thus suffered a huge blow.
The government needs to wake up now at least and encourage beef consumption and provide impetus to dairy farming. Cattle should be declared the property of farmers who rear them, in clear and loud messaging. The money that’s being spent on Gaushala should be used for improvement of schools and hospitals. This way, both the farmers and cattle would be spared.
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CJI calls for 'unified judicial policy', use of technology to converge practices across courts
Jaisalmer (PTI): Pushing for a "unified judicial policy", Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday said technology can help align standards and practices across courts, creating a "seamless experience" for citizens, regardless of their location.
He said high courts -- due to the federal structure -- have had their own practices and technological capacities, and "regional barriers" can be broken down with technology to create a more unified judicial ecosystem.
Delivering the keynote address at the West Zone Regional Conference in Jaisalmer, Kant proposed the idea of a "national judicial ecosystem" and called for an overhaul of India's judicial system with the integration of technology.
"Today, as technology reduces geographical barriers and enables convergence, it invites us to think of justice not as regional systems operating in parallel, but as one national ecosystem with shared standards, seamless interfaces, and coordinated goals," he said.
He emphasised how the role of technology in the judiciary has evolved over time.
"Technology is no longer merely an administrative convenience. It has evolved into a constitutional instrument that strengthens equality before the law, expands access to justice, and enhances institutional efficiency," he said, highlighting how digital tools can bridge gaps in the judicial system.
Kant pointed out that technology enables the judiciary to overcome the limitations of physical distance and bureaucratic hurdles.
"It allows the judiciary to transcend physical barriers and bureaucratic rigidities to deliver outcomes that are timely, transparent and principled," he said, adding that the effective use of technology can modernise the delivery of justice and make it more accessible to citizens across the country.
The CJI called for implementing a "unified judicial policy".
He said India's judicial system has long been shaped by its federal structure, and different high courts have their own practices and technological capacities.
"India's vast diversity has led to different high courts evolving their own practices, administrative priorities and technological capacities. This variation, though natural in a federal democracy, has resulted in uneven experiences for litigants across the country," he said.
Kant underscored that predictability is crucial for building trust in the judicial system.
"A core expectation citizens place upon the courts is predictability," he said, adding that citizens should not only expect fair treatment but also consistency in how cases are handled across the country.
He pointed to the potential of technology in improving predictability.
"Technology enables us to track systemic delays and make problems visible rather than concealed," he said.
By identifying areas where delays occur, such as in bail matters or cases involving certain types of disputes, courts can take targeted action to address these issues and improve efficiency, Kant said.
The CJI explained that data-driven tools could identify the reasons behind delays or bottlenecks, allowing for faster, more focused solutions.
"Technology enables prioritisation by flagging sensitive case categories, monitoring pendency in real time and ensuring transparent listing protocols," he said.
Justice Surya Kant also discussed the importance of prioritising urgent cases where delays could result in significant harm. He highlighted his recent administrative order that ensures urgent cases, such as bail petitions or habeas corpus cases, are listed within two days of curing defects.
"Where delay causes deep harm, the system must respond with urgency," he stated, explaining that technology can help courts identify and expedite such cases.
Kant also raised the issue of the clarity of judicial decisions.
He noted that many litigants, despite winning cases, often struggle to understand the terms of their judgment due to complex legal language.
"Although the orders had gone in their favour, they remained unsure of what relief they had actually secured because the language was too technical, vague or evasive to understand," he said.
He advocated for more uniformity in how judgments are written.
"A unified judicial approach must therefore extend to how we communicate outcomes," he said.
The CJI also discussed the role of AI and digital tools in improving case management. He pointed to the potential of AI-based research assistants and digital case management systems to streamline judicial processes.
"Emerging technological tools are now capable of performing once-unthinkable functions. They can highlight missing precedent references, cluster similar legal questions, and simplify factual narration," he said, explaining how these technologies can help judges make more consistent decisions.
He also highlighted tools like the National Judicial Data Grid and e-courts, which are already helping to standardise processes like case filings and tracking.
Kant reiterated that the integration of technology into the judicial process is not just about improving efficiency but about upholding the integrity of the system and strengthening public trust.
"The measure of innovation is not the complexity of the software we deploy, but the simplicity with which a citizen understands the outcome of their case and believes that justice has been served," he said.
