NHRC Issues Notice to Indian Railways Over Exclusive Halal Meat Policy: Religious Discrimination Concerns

Nov 26, 2025 10:26 pm CST

The National Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to Indian Railways following complaints that serving only halal-processed meat on trains violates religious freedoms and discriminates against Hindu Dalit communities traditionally involved in the meat trade. The NHRC states this practice may violate constitutional rights to equality, religious freedom, and livelihood opportunities, requesting an action report within two weeks.