The Punjab and Haryana High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the reported death of nearly 50 cattle at a gaushala in Chandigarh's Raipur Kalan, following media reports highlighting alleged cruelty, neglect and illegal disposal of carcasses. Chief Justice Sheel Nagu ans Justice Sanjiv Berry asked the UT administration to file a response. One report alleged that several carcasses were found mutilated, with eyes, hooves and horns missing, raising suspicion of foul play and illegal trafficking. The Court today issued notices to Raipur Kalan, Union of India, through the Secretaries of the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Environment, Union Territory of Chandigarh, through its Deputy Commissioner Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh, through its Commissioner. Title: COURT ON ITS OWN MOTION V/S UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERSAppearance: Amit Jhanji senior standing counsel with Himanshu Arora appeared for UT Chandigarh