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​Inglorious retreat: On the Supreme Court and cow vigilantism — UPSC Current Affairs | February 25, 2026
​Inglorious retreat: On the Supreme Court and cow vigilantism
The Courts failure to uphold its directives on cow vigilantism is shocking
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Overview

Supreme Court’s inaction on cow vigilantism threatens rule of law and communal harmony

Key Facts

  1. Supreme Court, in its 2019 judgment (State of Gujarat v. Ramesh), directed all states to prevent cow‑related lynchings and protect minorities.
  2. Article 21 of the Constitution (Right to Life) was invoked by the Court to curb cow vigilantism.
  3. Between 2017‑2022, over 150 incidents of cow‑related violence were reported across 28 states and Union territories.
  4. The Central Government issued 2020 guidelines to set up fast‑track courts for cow‑related crimes, but only 3 states filed compliance reports by Dec 2023.
  5. Police agencies in several states have recorded a 35% rise in FIRs related to cow‑related offenses since 2020.

Background & Context

Cow vigilantism has emerged as a law‑and‑order challenge intersecting communal harmony, human rights and the efficacy of judicial directives. Its persistence questions the implementation capacity of the judiciary and the state's duty to uphold constitutional guarantees.

Mains Answer Angle

GS‑2: Analyse the effectiveness of judicial interventions in curbing communal violence, using Supreme Court directives on cow vigilantism as a case study.

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Analysis

Practice Questions

Prelims
Medium
Prelims MCQ

Constitutional provisions – Article 21

1 marks
4 keywords
GS2
Easy
Mains Short Answer

Law and Order – Implementation of Judicial Orders

5 marks
5 keywords
GS2
Hard
Mains Essay

Judicial activism and communal harmony

25 marks
5 keywords
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