[Acid Attack on Dog] “Life Is As Dear To a Mute Creature, As It Is To Human”: Delhi Court While Sentencing Accused

A Delhi court sentenced a man to one year in prison for throwing acid on a dog, causing it to lose an eye. The court emphasized the importance of compassion toward animals, citing Mahatma Gandhi and philosopher Emmanuel Kant. The judgment also included a fine and highlighted the need for strict punishment to deter cruelty against animals.