Does Running Over a Stray Dog Amount to Cruelty Under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Act, 1960? Calcutta High Court Answers
The High Court found no material demonstrating mens rea on the part of the petitioner, observing that the incident appeared to be an unfortunate road accident involving a stray animal. In the absence of evidence showing deliberate or knowing conduct, the allegations of intentional cruelty could not be sustained.