A legal debate in Gujarat High Court has sparked controversy over whether a chicken is an animal or a bird. While science confirms that chickens belong to the animal kingdom under ‘Animalia’ and are classified as birds under ‘Aves,’ legal definitions differ. The court questioned this classification after a petition sought a ban on chicken slaughter in shops. A government lawyer clarified that under food safety laws, “a chicken is considered an animal, not a bird.” This debate has now gone viral, leaving people divided on the true identity of a chicken!
A heated argument between a government lawyer and an advocate at a Gurugram court led to tensions between the Bar Association and the presiding judge. The judge criticized the behavior of the advocate and Bar members, prompting the Bar to file a complaint with the Punjab and Haryana High Court and boycott the court for two weeks. The dispute escalated during witness testimony, resulting in offensive language and a temporary suspension of the hearing. The Gurgaon District Bar Association passed a resolution condemning the incident and the JMIC’s reluctance to resolve the matter.
