The rights of animals in India

birds · Aug 7th, 2008, 14:09

For those who would like to take action but do not know where they stand from a legal point, herewith the Prevention of Animal Cruelty Act. It makes interesting reading!

It is a very old act (1960!) but has been many times amended. As you can read, there is actually quite good legal protection against animal cruelty but it does need to get enforced which it often is not.

Nonetheless, it is good that these laws are there as it gives those who try to fight/prevent animal cruelty at least legally the right to take steps.

I have found that just by showing people this leaflet it makes them think twice before doing/continuing anything nasty to animals.

edwardseco · Aug 11th, 2008, 08:04

An interesting idea showing the leaflet. Sometimes the power of something written in English is amazing in India. Once I wrote out land deeds for landless laborer land seizures. Seemed to have some impact at the time..

Aug 7th, 2008, 14:09	#1
birds Adopt a stray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Goa Posts: 1,061	The rights of animals in India For those who would like to take action but do not know where they stand from a legal point, herewith the Prevention of Animal Cruelty Act. It makes interesting reading! It is a very old act (1960!) but has been many times amended. As you can read, there is actually quite good legal protection against animal cruelty but it does need to get enforced which it often is not. Nonetheless, it is good that these laws are there as it gives those who try to fight/prevent animal cruelty at least legally the right to take steps. I have found that just by showing people this leaflet it makes them think twice before doing/continuing anything nasty to animals. Attached Thumbnails

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edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 5,835	An interesting idea showing the leaflet. Sometimes the power of something written in English is amazing in India. Once I wrote out land deeds for landless laborer land seizures. Seemed to have some impact at the time..