Animal Rights Archives

Explained| How Tripura High Court’s order led to building legal regime for protection of captive animals/seized wild animals

A High-Powered Committee was constituted by the High Court to look into transfer/rehabilitation of captive elephants. Later on, the Supreme extended the Committee’s jurisdiction throughout the country for welfare, care and rehabilitation of wild animals including captive elephants.

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Madras High Court issues directions for conducting the traditional game of cock fight during the Pongal festival

Madras High Court granted police protection for conducting Cock fight to mark the birthday celebrations of the late Chief Minister Dr.M.G.Ramachandran, subject to certain conditions.

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[Kerala Dog Menace] Kerala High Court directs State to provide immediate, effective, & free medical treatments to injured persons

“It is not mere co-incidence that Article 51-A of our Constitution uses the expression ‘compassion’ and ‘humanism’ while enumerating the duties expected of the citizenry towards the environment and living creatures.”

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Kerala HC takes cognizance of unauthorised killing of community dogs; directs State to issue circular prohibiting citizens from inflicting unnecessary harm on dogs

Kerala High Court: While addressing the menace of dog bites in Kerala and the incidents of unauthorised killing of community

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Ker HC | “Illegal and Unconstitutional”; HC declares stipulations prohibiting residents from keeping pets void and unenforceable

Kerala High Court: The High Court of Kerala has once again advocated for animal rights and welfare as the Division Bench of

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[Doctrine of parens patriae] Ori HC | “Court is duty bound to take care of the animal rights”; Prayer sought for interim release of the vehicle involved in offences under the PCA Act

Orissa High Court: B. P. Routray J. set aside the orders of the revisional courts and allowed the applications. The facts of

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Ker HC | In Re: Bruno; HC condemns instructions to keep pets in chains and kennels. Directs State to ensure mandatory registration/licence for pet adoption

Kerala High Court: While hearing a suo motu PIL registered to monitor the instances of animal abuse in the State of Kerala

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[Cruelty to Animals] Kar HC | Does ‘Animal Life’ fall within the meaning of ‘Right to Life’ under Art. 21 of Constitution of India? HC explains in light of instant facts

Karnataka High Court: S.P Sandesh J., allowed the appeal and set aside the impugned order. The facts of the case are such