The Delhi High Court told the Central Government to look into a petition asking for urgent laws to stop sexual violence against animals. FIAPO says animals are now legally unprotected after Section 377 was removed from Indian law.
The Supreme Court Today (Jan 31) canceled a case against a man booked under the SC/ST Act, ruling that the alleged caste-based abuse did not happen in public view. The court stated that for an offense under Sections 3(1)(r) and 3(1)(s) of the Act, the insult or abuse must occur in a place where the public can see or hear it. Since the incident happened inside the complainant’s office chamber, the case did not hold legal ground. The court set aside the Madras High Court’s order and quashed all proceedings.