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| In Their Own Right – Calling for Parity in Law for Animal Victims of Crimes | Justice (Retd.) K.S.P. Radhakrishnan (Foreward) | India Animal Crime Victim Report | This report is an attempt at documentation and analysis of crimes against animals during the period 10 2010-20 across three main categories: Companion, Working and Street Animals. The chapters in the report are structured in three parts: Part I that links the current legal framework with companion and working animals. Part II that discusses the exclusion of street animals from any protection and licensing brutal violence against them. The discussion on Assault also covers a range of offences, physical abuse, harm, assault, grievous hurt, sexual assault and murder of animals – confirming a widespread culture of violence against animals in India. Part III looks at the conclusion, recommendations emerging from this report and the annexure documenting the cases. | Article |
| The Constitutional Scheme of Animal Rights in India | Taruni Kavuri | Animal Legal & Historical Center | This article summarizes the Constitution of India and its impact on animal protection in the country. | Article |
| Introduction to Criminal Law in India | Taruni Kavuri | Animal Legal & Historical Center | This article provides a brief summary of the criminal law system in India as it relates to animal protection offenses. | Article |
| Overview of Animal Laws in India | Taruni Kavuri | Animal Legal & Historical Center | This article summarizes animal protection laws in India. | Article |
| Introduction to the Indian Judicial System | Taruni Kavuri | Animal Legal & Historical Center | This article explores the structure of the Indian judicial system. | Article |
| IN - Cattle Slaughter - THE GOA ANIMAL PRESERVATION ACT, 1995 | 7 of 1996 | The law, specific to the state of Goa, allows the slaughter of bovines only when they are unlikely to be economical for the purpose of draught, agricultural operations, breeding, giving milk, or bearing offspring. Offences under the Act are cognizable—persons alleged to have committed an offence under the Act can be arrested without warrant. No legal proceedings can be instituted against the government or any officer of the government or local authority for actions done in good faith in pursuance of the Act. | Statute | |
| IN - Cow Slaughter - THE HARYANA GAUVANSH SANRAKSHAN AND GAUMSAMVARDHAN ACT, 2015 | 20 of 2015 | The Act, specific to the North Indian state of Haryana, prohibits cow slaughter. A cow may be slaughtered only under certain conditions, and a person slaughtering a cow under these conditions must obtain a certificate from a registered veterinary practitioner. Cows cannot be exported for slaughter. Persons may not sell, store, keep or transport beef or beef products. The Act provides for the creation of a scheme or project for the conservation of indigenous breeds of cow. The Government must establish and maintain institutions to look after infirm, stray and 'uneconomic' cows. An offence under this Act carried with it imprisonment and fines. | Statute | |
| IN - Draught Animals - THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO DRAUGHT AND PACK ANIMALS RULES, 1965 | Section 38 of the prevention of cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 | The Rules, drafted under Section 38(2) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1965, regulate the weights that cattle and horses can draw. The Rules also stipulate the conditions under which animals may not be allowed to draw vehicles or carry loads. The Rules also prohibit the use of spiked sticks and bits. | Statute | |
| IN - Cattle Slaughter - UTTARAKHAND PROTECTION OF COW PROGENY ACT, 2007 | 6 of 2007 | The law, specific to the North Indian state of Uttarakhand, prohibits the slaughter of cows and their progeny, including bulls, bullocks, heifers and calves. Persons may not possess, sell, transport, or offer beef for sale. Persons may not 'leave vagrant' cows and their progeny and may not free a cow 'for wandering after milching her'. Persons committing an offence under the Act shall be fined or imprisoned. | Statute | |
| IN - Cattle Slaughter - JHARKHAND BOVINE ANIMAL PROHIBITION OF SLAUGHTER ACT, 2005 | 11 of 2005 | The Act, specific to the state of Jharkhand, prohibits the slaughter of bovine animals including cows, calves, heifers, bulls and bullocks. Persons may not transport bovine animals from the state to other states for slaughter, or export any bovine animals for slaughter. Persons may not sell, purchase or possess the flesh of bovine animals. The Act provides for the setting up of institutions for the maintenance and care of uneconomic cows by the government or local authorities. Violations of the Act would lead to imprisonment and fines. | Statute |