Animal Laws
Your Constitutional Power to Protect Animals
Animal Laws
Your Constitutional Power to Protect Animals
Know Your Rights & Duties
Know Your Rights & Duties
As law-abiding citizens and animal lovers, it becomes imperative that we understand basic laws that protect the innocent animals that cannot stand up for themselves.
Key Legal Provisions:
Article 51A(g): Your Fundamental Duty to have compassion for living creatures
Article 21: Your Right to Life & Liberty includes caring for animals
Section 503 IPC: Criminal intimidation of animal caregivers is punishable
As law-abiding citizens and animal lovers, it becomes imperative that we understand basic laws that protect the innocent animals that cannot stand up for themselves.
Key Legal Provisions:
Article 51A(g): Your Fundamental Duty to have compassion for living creatures
Article 21: Your Right to Life & Liberty includes caring for animals
Section 503 IPC: Criminal intimidation of animal caregivers is punishable
"Every individual has the right to live his life in the manner he wants and it is necessary that the society and the community recognize it."
"Every individual has the right to live his life in the manner he wants and it is necessary that the society and the community recognize it."
- Delhi High Court Judgment
Animal Protection Laws
Animal Protection Laws
Laws That Shield Our Voiceless Co-inhabitants
Indian penal code protections
Indian penal code protections
Sections 428 & 429:
Illegal to maim or cause injury to any animal.
Strong legal weapon against animal abusers.
Sections 428 & 429:
Illegal to maim or cause injury to any animal.
Strong legal weapon against animal abusers.
The prevention of cruelty to animals act, 1960
The prevention of cruelty to animals act, 1960
Section 11(1)(a) to (o): Defines and prohibits various forms of animal cruelty.
Punishment: Fine up to ₹100 and/or imprisonment up to 3 months.
Includes: Beating, kicking, overloading, torturing, administering poisonous substances.
Transportation Rules: Proper ramps required, no overcrowding, no tying animals to cycles.
Section 11(1)(a) to (o): Defines and prohibits various forms of animal cruelty.
Punishment: Fine up to ₹100 and/or imprisonment up to 3 months.
Includes: Beating, kicking, overloading, torturing, administering poisonous substances.
Transportation Rules: Proper ramps required, no overcrowding, no tying animals to cycles.
Animal birth control rules, 2001
Animal birth control rules, 2001
Sterilized dogs cannot be relocated from their area.
Mandates they remain in their original territories.
Supported by five different High Court orders.
Sterilized dogs cannot be relocated from their area.
Mandates they remain in their original territories.
Supported by five different High Court orders.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Questions, Legally Answered
Can RWAs stop me from feeding animals in my area?
NO. You have constitutional protection under: Article 21: Right to feed and shelter animals Section 503 IPC: Threatening caregivers is criminal intimidation Natural Rights: Universal right to care for living beings beyond government enforcement *Court Recognition**: "Individuals who adopt stray animals are doing great service to humanity and acting in aid of municipal authorities." - Delhi Court
Can RWAs remove sterilized/vaccinated dogs?
ABSOLUTELY NOT. Under Animal Birth Control Rules 2001: Sterilized dogs must remain in their original areas Relocation is illegal and increases dog bite incidents Only solution: Contact animal welfare organizations for sterilization
What about unrecognized associations taking action?
Illegal. Government Circular Dy No 1237 (30/9/2006) mandates: Only designated government agencies can handle stray animals No association can take independent action Intimidating caregivers is a criminal offense
Can RWAs stop me from feeding animals in my area?
NO. You have constitutional protection under: Article 21: Right to feed and shelter animals Section 503 IPC: Threatening caregivers is criminal intimidation Natural Rights: Universal right to care for living beings beyond government enforcement *Court Recognition**: "Individuals who adopt stray animals are doing great service to humanity and acting in aid of municipal authorities." - Delhi Court
Can RWAs remove sterilized/vaccinated dogs?
ABSOLUTELY NOT. Under Animal Birth Control Rules 2001: Sterilized dogs must remain in their original areas Relocation is illegal and increases dog bite incidents Only solution: Contact animal welfare organizations for sterilization
What about unrecognized associations taking action?
Illegal. Government Circular Dy No 1237 (30/9/2006) mandates: Only designated government agencies can handle stray animals No association can take independent action Intimidating caregivers is a criminal offense
Can RWAs stop me from feeding animals in my area?
NO. You have constitutional protection under: Article 21: Right to feed and shelter animals Section 503 IPC: Threatening caregivers is criminal intimidation Natural Rights: Universal right to care for living beings beyond government enforcement *Court Recognition**: "Individuals who adopt stray animals are doing great service to humanity and acting in aid of municipal authorities." - Delhi Court
Can RWAs remove sterilized/vaccinated dogs?
ABSOLUTELY NOT. Under Animal Birth Control Rules 2001: Sterilized dogs must remain in their original areas Relocation is illegal and increases dog bite incidents Only solution: Contact animal welfare organizations for sterilization
What about unrecognized associations taking action?
Illegal. Government Circular Dy No 1237 (30/9/2006) mandates: Only designated government agencies can handle stray animals No association can take independent action Intimidating caregivers is a criminal offense
Your Legal Action Guide
Your Legal Action Guide
Street Animal Abuse
Inform offender about the law
If abuse continues, file FIR at nearest police station
Be polite but firm with police - educate them about animal laws
Municipal Killing of Strays
Meet Municipal Commissioner with Animal Birth Control guidelines
Explain: Killing doesn't reduce population or rabies
Demand ABC program implementation
Abandoned Animals
Illegal to abandon animals outside city limits
Challenge such cruelty in court
Street Cows & Buffaloes
Identify owners if possible
Inform owners: Street wandering is illegal
File complaint with municipality for shelter transfer
Acid Attacks on Animals
Common near vegetable markets
Approach market association head
Inform local police (Sections 428/429 IPC)
Hit-and-Run Cases
Get vehicle number
Provide first aid, move to safety
Take to veterinarian
File police complaint (Sections 428/429 IPC)
Illegal Animal Research
Question research institutes about animal sources
Report suspected stray animal use to CPCSEA
File police case
Contact Our Legal Team
Contact Our Legal Team
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Visitors Please Note! Dhyan Foundation does not promise or claim to perform any miracles, healings or demonstrate supernatural powers to the practitioners.
Please do not come to us looking for any of these. If you are looking to cure a disease, visit a doctor. If you are looking for financial gains, visit a consultant. If you want to mend relationships, visit a counsellor.
Come to us when you are desirous of the journey beyond.
Except where otherwise noted, content on this site is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
Animal Helpline
+91-9999099423
Visitors Please Note! Dhyan Foundation does not promise or claim to perform any miracles, healings or demonstrate supernatural powers to the practitioners.
Please do not come to us looking for any of these. If you are looking to cure a disease, visit a doctor. If you are looking for financial gains, visit a consultant. If you want to mend relationships, visit a counsellor.
Come to us when you are desirous of the journey beyond.
Except where otherwise noted, content on this site is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.