CRUELTY TO ANIMALS IN LAWS
CRUELTY TO ANIMALS IN LAWS Hitting or hurting any animal is illegal under the Prevention of cruelty to animals ACT 1960. Killing or injuring any animal is a cognizable offence under Section 428 and 429 Indian Penal Code. Threatening or abusing for feeding animals is tantamount to criminal intimidation under Section 504 of the Indian Penal Code. THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMAL ACT 1960 The Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Act, 1960 is one of the most comprehensive laws on the subject of animal welfare in India. It is an Act of The main the Parliament passed on 26 December 1960 with a vision to prevent the Act is: cruelties on animals. objective of 1. The Act prevents unnecessary pain or suffering on animals. The Act enshrines provision The Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Act, 1960 is one of the most comprehensive laws on the subject of animal welfare in India. It is an Act of the Parliament passed o...