Mere transportation of cow not offence under UP Cow Slaughter Act: HC
Prayagraj (PTI): The Allahabad High Court has held that mere possession or transportation of cows and bullocks from one place to another within the state would not come under the ambit of the Uttar Pradesh Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act.
Allowing the bail application of Kundan Yadav of Kushi Nagar district, Justice Vikram D Chauhan observed, "No material has been shown by learned counsel for the State to demonstrate that the applicant has slaughtered or cause to be slaughtered or offer or cause to be offered for slaughter a cow, bull or bullock in any place in Uttar Pradesh."
"Mere possession of live cow/bullock or mere transportation of the cow from one place to another within Uttar Pradesh would not come within the ambit of said act. No material and circumstance has been shown by learned AGA for the State to demonstrate that any physical injury to any cow or its progeny so as to endanger the life thereof," the court said in a recent order.
"Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, nature of offence, evidence, submissions of learned counsel for the parties and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, the Court is of the view that the applicant has made out a case for bail. The bail application is allowed," the court said.
The counsel for the applicant submitted that the applicant has been falsely implicated and there is no independent witness of the recovery.
Yadav was arrested after six cows were recovered from one vehicle.
The applicant is languishing in jail since March 6, 2023 while co-accused Golu and Guddu Yadav have already been enlarged on bail.
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OpenAI to open first India office in New Delhi
New Delhi: OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, on Friday announced plans to open its first office in India later this year, selecting New Delhi as its base. The decision comes as India emerges as the company’s second-largest user base after the United States and one of its fastest-growing markets, with weekly active users rising more than fourfold over the past year.
The office will support the government’s IndiaAI mission and strengthen partnerships with local stakeholders. It will also help OpenAI serve students, educators, developers, and businesses who rely on its AI tools for learning, creativity, and problem-solving.
“The level of excitement and opportunity for AI in India is incredible. India has all the ingredients to become a global AI leader, amazing tech talent, a world-class developer ecosystem, and strong government support through the IndiaAI Mission,” said Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI. “Opening our first office and building a local team is an important step in our commitment to make advanced AI more accessible across the country and to build AI for India, and with India.”
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw welcomed the move, calling it a recognition of India’s leadership in digital innovation and AI adoption. “With strong investments in digital public infrastructure, AI talent, and enterprise-scale solutions, India is uniquely positioned to drive the next wave of AI-led transformation,” he said.
While the exact location of the office is yet to be finalised, OpenAI has registered an entity in India and begun building a local team. The team will focus on collaboration with government, businesses, developers, and academic institutions, as well as on designing features tailored to India to make AI more affordable and accessible.
OpenAI’s technology is already being used in India across sectors including agriculture, recruitment, and governance. To deepen engagement, the company will host its first Education Summit in India this month, followed by its first Developer Day later this year.
Recruitment for various roles is underway, with further details on the office and upcoming initiatives expected in the coming months.
