Three men sentenced to life for cow slaughter in Gujarat

• Three men were sentenced to life imprisonment for cow slaughter in Gujarat.
• The individuals were caught with 277 kilograms of beef.
• The Gujarat Animal Preservation Act was amended in 2017 to enhance punishment for cow slaughter.
• The court cited the Manusmriti in its ruling on the significance of cows.
• This is the first instance in India where cow slaughter has been punishable by life imprisonment.