By Admin 
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognizance of the complaint of serving only Halal meat in Indian Railways. A notice has been issued to the Chairman of the Railway Board and instructions have been given to submit the action taken report within 2 weeks.
NHRC has received a complaint that only meat prepared in halal manner is served in the catering services of Indian Railways. Due to this, human rights of Hindus, Sikhs and Scheduled Caste people are violated. The complainant has also told NHRC in his complaint that due to serving of Halal meat, the meat traders belonging to Hindu, Sikh or Scheduled Caste do not get proper opportunity for food supply and business in the Railways.
Livelihood rights of Hindu SC communities affected
The complaint states that this practice affects the livelihood rights of Hindu SC communities, who are traditionally associated with the meat trade. This violates their religious freedom and right to choose food.
Notice issued to Railway Board Chairman
Taking cognizance of the complaint, the Commission held that the allegations made in the complaint prima facie appear to be a violation of human rights and that this policy may be against the principles of secularism, equality, non-discrimination and right to livelihood of the Constitution. Taking cognizance of the complaint, the National Human Rights Commission has instructed the Chairman of the Railway Board to issue a notice and send the Action Taken Report within two weeks.
There have been complaints many times before as well
In fact, public debates and complaints have been coming up from time to time regarding serving only Halal meat in Indian Railways. Many reasons and claims come forward regarding this, although Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has officially denied the necessity of Halal certification.
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