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JKL High Court Calls for Stronger Penalties for Animal Cruelty

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  J&K High Court Calls for Stronger Penalties for Animal Cruelty J&K High Court Calls for Stronger Penalties for Animal Cruelty A significant observation for animal welfare and stronger legal protection The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has recently called for stricter penalties and jail terms for offences involving animal cruelty , highlighting concerns that the existing penalties under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 may not provide sufficient deterrence. The observations were made by a Division Bench comprising Justice Sanjeev Kumar and Justice Mohd. Yousuf Wani in Anwar Jan v. Union Territory of J&K . ( Bar and Bench - Indian Legal news ) The Court's concern The Court observed that animals experience pain, stress and fear , while also expressing concern about the inadequacy of some existing penalties under the law. According to the report, the Court noted that fines for certain acts of cruelty can be as low as ₹10 to ₹50 and called f...
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Delhi High Court's Latest Directions on Stray Dog Management (2026): Key Orders Explained

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  Delhi High Court's Latest Directions on Stray Dog Management: A Scientific and Humane Approach India's growing street dog population has long been a subject of public concern. Balancing public safety with animal welfare requires solutions that are effective, lawful, and humane. In its latest proceedings, the Delhi High Court has emphasized exactly that—encouraging a scientific approach instead of fear-driven measures. The Court's directions reinforce the principles of the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023 , highlighting sterilisation, vaccination, transparency, and community participation as the most effective way to manage community dogs. Key Directions of the Delhi High Court 1. Pilot Sterilisation and Vaccination Camps The Delhi High Court directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) to conduct pilot Animal Birth Control (ABC) and Anti-Rabies Vaccination (ARV) camps in one ward each. The objective is to e...
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