Rajasthan Bovine Animal (Prohibition of Slaughter & Regulation of Temporary Migration & Export) Act, 1995–Secs. 6/8 & 9–Conviction–Sustain-ability–Entire edifice of the prosecution against the appellant rests solely upon his physical presence within the vehicle–No credible material to demonstrate that the transportation was intended for slaughter–Prosecution failed at the very threshold to discharge its foundational burden of proof–Impugned judgment of conviction is liable to be set aside.


