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    India has several laws aimed at protecting animals, including provisions in the Constitution and specific acts like the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960 and Wildlife Protection Act 1972. However, the document argues that the penalties for violating these laws are too light to deter crimes against animals. It concludes that stricter laws with heavier fines and imprisonment are needed, along with education, to better protect animals and promote compassion.

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    India has several laws aimed at protecting animals, including provisions in the Constitution and specific acts like the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960 and Wildlife Protection Act 1972. However, the document argues that the penalties for violating these laws are too light to deter crimes against animals. It concludes that stricter laws with heavier fines and imprisonment are needed, along with education, to better protect animals and promote compassion.

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    Animal Protection Laws In India- An Overview

    India is a land of biodiversity and a melting pot of religions. In a


    country where animals are worshipped, we may assume that
    the laws protecting animals must be stringent. However, in the
    past few years there have been increase in animal cruelty
    cases. https://theprint.in/judiciary/instances-of-animal-cruelty-
    frighteningly-frequent-what-hc-said-on-dog-bruno-killed-in-
    kerala/688943/ Here I have shed light on the important Animal
    Protection laws.

    The Constitution of India provides in Article 51A(g) that it is


    the duty of every citizen to protect and show compassion
    towards living creatures. Article 48 prohibits slaughter of cows,
    calves and draught cattle. Furthermore, Article 48A imposes a
    duty on the State to preserve and safeguard wildlife and
    forests.

    The basis of animal protection laws is the Prevention of


    Cruelty to Animals Act 1960. Section 11 of this Act
    enumerates the various activities which are considered to be
    “cruelty”. These include beating, kicking, confinement, torture,
    depriving animals of sufficient food, water and shelter,
    abandoning animals, mutilating or killing of animals in a painful
    way. Using an animal as bait for another animal solely for
    entertainment is also considered to be cruelty. Organizing of or
    participating in or inciting any animal fight is a cognizable
    offence However, the fines imposed are minimum (Rs.25-1000)
    for such activities.
    The laws relating to wildlife in India are listed in the Wildlife
    Protection Act, 1972. Under this Act, “animal” includes
    amphibians, birds, mammals, and reptiles, and their young, and
    also includes, in the cases of birds and reptiles, their eggs. This
    Act prohibits hunting of wild animals. The offence is punishable
    with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 3 years or
    with fine which may extend to Rs. 25,000/- or both. In a second
    offence, the term of imprisonment will be seven years with fine
    of ten thousand Rupees. Section 48A of the Act prohibits
    transportation of any wild animal, bird or plants except with the
    permission of the Chief Wildlife Warden or any other official
    authorized by the State Government.

    The Drugs and Cosmetics Rules (Second Amendment)


    2014 prohibits animal testing for cosmetic products all over
    India. Any violator is liable for punishment for a term which may
    extend from 3 up to 10 years or shall be liable to a fine which
    could be Rs.500 to Rs.10,000, or both.

    Section 428 of Indian Penal Code provides that : Whoever


    commits mischief by killing, poisoning, maiming or rendering
    useless any animal or animals shall be punished with
    imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend
    to two years, or with fine, or with both. Section 429 provides
    that mischief by killing or maiming cattle, etc., shall be
    punishable with imprisonment of either description for a term
    which may extend to five years, or with fine, or with both. Any
    illegal killing or cruelty towards an animal can be reported to the
    local police station and a F.I.R. can be filed against the
    offender.

    Conclusion:
    The laws protecting animals are not stringent enough to deter
    crimes against animals. There is an immediate need for stricter
    laws which will promote co-existence and help serve the true
    purpose for which these acts were brought into action.
    Practices such as heavy fines, imprisonment are necessary.
    Apart from this children must be taught how to show
    compassion towards animals.

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