<h1>Municipal Ban on Meat Shops for 24 Hours on Independence Day Upheld Under Local Act Section 15</h1> A municipal corporation issued an order mandating the closure of all licensed meat shops and slaughterhouses for 24 hours on Independence Day, citing public order and tradition. The order, in place annually since 1988, prohibits the sale and slaughter of animals during this period under a municipal act, with penalties for violations. Opposition political leaders challenged the ban, arguing it infringes on individual food choices and cultural dietary practices, particularly among communities with non-vegetarian traditions. They criticized the authorities for imposing restrictions on personal freedoms and demanded administrative accountability. Supporters of the order maintained it is a customary observance and questioned the opposition's objections. The dispute highlights tensions between administrative regulations aimed at public observance and claims of infringement on cultural and individual rights.