For over a decade now, organised efforts have been made to demand an amendment to the PCA Act, in order to give effect to its purpose i.e. prevention of cruelty.
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.
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.
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.
Environment minister tells ThePrint no compromise on spirit of new rules. Defends appointment of mostly cow experts to Animal Welfare Board.
SANYA DHINGRA
Repeated changes in cotton import duty have prioritised textile competitiveness when mills face high input costs. But policy can also put pressure on farmgate prices.
Our undeveloped corrupt socialist country is also worth a meagre ₹50.