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Tuesday, September 30, 2025
TopicPrevention of Cruelty to Animals Act

Topic: Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act

Why activists see SC order on removal of stray dogs as ‘violation’ of 2023 ABC rules

For years, courts have attempted to tackle the stray dog problem, but most court-led solutions have faltered in practice due to the inefficiency of civic agencies.

Indian laws are letting animals down every day. It’s a legal, moral, ethical issue

A person who tortures or kills an animal can often walk away with a fine of just Rs 50 on a first offence. With such leniency, it’s no wonder that cruelty continues unchecked.

Dog feeders are ‘urban naxals’, says RWA after stray ‘beaten to death’ in Greater Noida society

Cops have booked unidentified RWA officials, security guards of upscale society after the stray dog was allegedly beaten to death. Another such case was reported from Noida Phase 2.

Modi govt notifies pet shop rules to regulate housing and caring of animals 

The new rules regulate and monitor pet shops, and makes it mandatory for the owners to get a registration certificate.

Will remove misunderstandings on cattle sale rules – Minister Harsh Vardhan

Environment minister tells ThePrint no compromise on spirit of new rules. Defends appointment of mostly cow experts to Animal Welfare Board. SANYA DHINGRA

On Camera

Bodoland poll loss a wake-up call for Assam BJP. Zubeen’s death puts CM Sarma in a tight spot

Assam CM can’t celebrate that the Congress drew a blank in the Bodoland Territorial Council polls in 2010 as well as 2015, and bagged only one in 2020.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

Aerial warfare analyst Tom Cooper faults India’s military PR, says Pakistan does it better

In post on social media, Cooper narrated experience of MiG-21 researcher from Germany who wanted to attend aircraft’s farewell ceremony in India, and the roadblocks he faced. 

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.