The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea challenging the Bombay High Court’s order banning pigeon feeding at Mumbai’s kabutarkhanas, citing public health concerns. The court said petitioners could seek modification from the High Court.
The Supreme Court questioned a plea on feeding stray dogs, asking, “Why don’t you feed them in your house?” The court stressed public safety while tagging the matter with a similar pending plea. New Delhi: Today, on July 15, the Supreme Court of India, during a hearing on a plea related to the feeding of […]
The Calcutta High Court has ordered West Bengal to halt illegal elephant transportation and retrieve three mistreated elephants from Bihar, highlighting violations of animal cruelty laws. The ruling, stemming from a 2018 public interest litigation, emphasizes the urgent need for protection and humane treatment of elephants in the region.
The Karnataka High Court is hearing a PIL by PETA against Kambala races outside their coastal origins, questioning animal welfare in events held in cities like Bengaluru. The court has adjourned the case to September 4, focusing on balancing tradition with animal rights, with arguments scheduled for a later date.
The Bombay High Court rejected a gaushala’s plea for custody of cattle seized in an illegal transportation case. Justice YG Khobragade said that the rightful owners of the cattle have the right to keep their property during the ongoing trial. The decision highlights the need to respect ownership rights while the case is being heard. This ruling supports the legal process and clears up property rights in such cases.The Bombay High Court rejected a gaushala’s plea for custody of cattle seized in an illegal transportation case. Justice YG Khobragade said that the rightful owners of the cattle have the right to keep their property during the ongoing trial. The decision highlights the need to respect ownership rights while the case is being heard. This ruling supports the legal process and clears up property rights in such cases.
Today, On 23rd October, the Karnataka government defended the traditional buffalo race, “Kambala,” against PETA’s petition to ban it, asserting its cultural significance and regulation. Officials claimed Kambala is a long-standing tradition vital to rural communities, reflecting the state’s heritage, despite PETA’s concerns over animal cruelty and commercial interests.
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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.
A Mumbai court convicted 65-year-old Kailash Singh for kicking a dog to death, sentencing him under the IPC and Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. The court imposed a Rs. 30,000 fine, emphasizing strong evidence of guilt. The accused’s self-defense claim was dismissed, serving as a deterrent for future cruelty.
Yesterday, 1st May, The Gujarat High Court addressed a PIL concerning the use of glue traps, focusing on the inhumane treatment of animals and the public health risks they pose. The court highlighted the failure to enforce existing laws prohibiting these traps and mandated responses from relevant authorities. The issue will be further examined in a follow-up hearing on July 5.
The Allahabad High Court has granted conditional bail to Ram Khelawan, a 70-year-old man accused of unnatural sexual acts with a cow. The court considered the seriousness of the charges, potential punishment, and lack of concerns regarding flight or witness intimidation. The defense argued the accused’s innocence and lack of criminal history, while the State counsel’s counterarguments were deemed insubstantial.
