The rights of the Muslim community in connection to the practise of cow slaughter were discussed by the Supreme Court of India in the seminal decision of Mohammed Hanif Quareshi v. State of Bihar (1958). The problem developed after Bihar approved a law outlawing cow slaughter, which had an impact on the community of butchers' religious and occupational practises. The neighbourhood claimed that the prohibition went against the fundamental liberties that were protected by the Indian Constitution.
Which of the following queries is most pertinent to the conflict, given the circumstances of this case?
To what extent does cow slaughter affect the butcher community's financial health?
Does the Indian Constitution give the freedom of religion precedence over legislation enacted by the state protecting animals?
At the time, how many Indian states had laws prohibiting the killing of cows?
During the year the law was passed, how many cows were there in Bihar?
The main issue in Mohammed Hanif Quareshi v. State of Bihar (1958) concerned how to strike a balance between the butcher community's right to religious freedom and the state's goal of safeguarding cows through regulation. The key issue in the argument is how the Indian Constitution should be interpreted in light of these conflicting interests.Hence option B is correct option.