The Government has recently introduced the Draft Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Rules, 2023, with the aim of strengthening animal welfare efforts across the country. The rules are designed to establish a comprehensive framework for the effective functioning of Societies for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCAs) and …
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has ruled out any plan for running battery cars for transporting pilgrims on the new track to the cave shrine in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. The labourers, ponywallahs and pithoos, last week had held protests and sat on a dharna against the …
Judgement of the Delhi High Court in the matter of Help Indian Against Corruption Vs Government of NCT of Delhi & Others dated 02/12/2015 regarding illegal slaughtering of the animals in residential area of Kasab Pura, Idgah Road, Delhi.
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Animal Welfare Board of India vs. People for Elimination of Stray Troubles and Ors. SLP(C) 691 of 2009 dated 18/11/2015 regarding protection of the stray dogs. Supreme Court in its order clearly stated that "there can be no trace …
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre and ors. vs. Union of India and Ors. dated 18/08/2015 regarding cruelties meted to the elephants in the State of Kerala and how they are required to be curbed. The Apex Court directed that …
Almost 225,000 animals were used in scientific procedures in Ireland last year, according to new figures. An annual report from the Health Product Regulatory Authority (HPRA) showed that mice accounted for the vast majority of animals used, followed by rats. Other animals used for tests last year included rabbits, horses, …
Joyride Illegal; Horses Treated Cruelly: Court In a victory for ani mal rights activists, the Bom bay high court on Monday ruled that horse-drawn car riages -locally called `Victo rias' -used for joyride along the seaside were “illegal“, and set a June 2016 deadline to phase them out. Hearing a …
Order of the Bombay High Court in the matter of Animals and Birds Charitable Trust & Others Vs Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai & Others dated 08/06/2015 regarding horse carriages being used in the City of Mumbai for joyrides and not as a mode of public conveyance.
Birds have the fundamental right to "live with dignity" and fly in the sky without being kept in cages or subjected to cruelty, Delhi High Court has said while holding that running their trade was a "violation of their rights". Justice Manmohan Singh expressed anguish that instead of being allowed …
MUMBAI: Nearly 40 abused circus animals gained freedom in the largest ever such operation of government agencies and six animal rights groups in Nanded. The local administration of Nanded district of Maharashtra has seized and relocated all the animals of Moonlight Circus, including elephants, horses, a camel, dogs and exotic …
The High Court on Thursday asked the State government to spell out its stand on the ban imposed on Kambala (buffalo race) as there were conflicting statements given by different ministers in the Assembly. The counsel representing the government said that they did not have any explanation on the statements …
Judgement of the Kerala High Court in the matter of Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Vs State of Kerala & Others dated 09/12/2014 regarding captive elephants used for rides without taking registration under the Performing Animals (Registration) Rules 2001.
Elephants are still “tortured” in circuses despite a decision by Animal Welfare Board of India last year to ban their registration for performing in such shows, an animal rights group has alleged. “AWBI, a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment and Forests, decided to ban the registration following reports …
Swiss corporate giant Nestle pledged broad new animal welfare standards for its worldwide suppliers Thursday, becoming the latest major food company looking to limit some of the harmful effects of its global footprint. The move — described by animal rights groups as the most sweeping food company action to date …
Australian cosmetics could finally become free from animal testing with a new public consultation being launched to figure out how to enact laws that will completely ban the practice. Stopping animal testing on cosmetics has been hampered by Australian rules that in some cases demand the tests, as well as …
The Committee on Petitions of Rajya Sabha under the Chairmanship of Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari, MP, presented its Hundred and Fifty-first Report to the Rajya Sabha on 13th February, 2014 on the petition praying for review of Meat Export Policy.
Humane Society International (HIS)/India’s Be Cruelty Free campaign has submitted a petition signed by more than 70,000 people, supporting the proposed import ban on cosmetics tested on animals abroad. The petition was presented at the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare here on Wednesday, by ‘Chulbuli’, HSI’s Be Cruelty-Free India …
KOLHAPUR: The implementation of Supreme Court's ruling banning bullock-cart races poses a big challenge for the police department and administration. Bullock-cart races are one of the most popular traditional sports in rural Maharashtra. Over 1,000 bullock-cart races happen in Kolhapur, Sangli, Satara and Pune districts between August and March every …
TRICHY: The Supreme Court order banning Jallikattu, disappointed bull owners, tamers and supporters of the sport who went on a protest on Thursday, erecting black flags in front of their houses at Periyasuriyur here, where the event takes place every year during the season. The villagers also staged protest at …
Says animals have right to life with dignity. Banning the use of bulls in south India’s Jallikattu festival and in Maharashtra’s bullock-cart racing or elsewhere in the country, the Supreme Court Wednesday said like human beings, animals’ “right to life” also signifies life with honour, dignity and fair treatment. Taking …
Judgement of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Animal Welfare Board of India Vs A. Nagaraja & Ors dated 07/05/2014 regarding Jallikattu, Bullock-cart races etc. in the States of Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra. Original Source: http://supremecourtofindia.nic.in/outtoday/sc1168607.pdf
