Overview

• Justice Sandeep Moudgil on August 25 rejected Aasif’s pre-arrest plea, warning that alleged cow slaughter can trigger serious disturbances to public peace.
• The case stems from an April 3 FIR in Nuh alleging two cows were found in deplorable condition in a vehicle headed to Rajasthan, with a knife and an axe recovered.
• The court noted Aasif’s involvement in at least three similar FIRs and said earlier bail concessions were misused, referencing the principle that habitual offenders are not entitled to anticipatory bail.
• Relying on the Supreme Court’s Mirzapur Moti Kureshi ruling and invoking Articles 48 and 51A(g), the order framed cow protection as part of constitutional morality and social order.
• The bench accepted police concerns over possible tampering and repeat offenses, denied interim protection, and emphasized the need for custodial interrogation, while a co-accused previously obtained regular bail after interrogation.