Cruelty and Prosecution
Understand animal cruelty, reporting, enforcement and prosecution in India, including legal protections, practical reporting resources and information on actions available when animals are harmed or neglected.
233 stories
In this category: 223 news stories, 7 court orders and official documents and 3 guides. In the Directory: 3,890 animal welfare organisations.
Resources
News
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DailyhuntBallari: FIR Over Alleged Diversion Of Over Rs 16.5 Crore In Cattle Insurance, Welfare Funds
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The Times of IndiaForest department seizes 18 monitor lizards, arrests 3 for wildlife smuggling in Sikar
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The Times of India
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NDTVSurat Medical Shop Owner Sold Animal Product As Tonic For Children, Arrested
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India Today NEAssam: 30 cattle rescued from concealed truck compartment in Kaliabor, driver arrested
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Central ChronicleFemale dog sexually abused in Varanasi- FIR registered on PETA India intervention
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DRI seizes 86 live Tokay Geckos in Assam in a crackdown on wildlife trafficking; two arrested
- Implementation of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Application of Fines) Rules, 1978 read with Section 38(2)(k) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 dated – 31.07.2026
- Constitution/Reconstitution of Societies for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at the district level in all the States and UTs dated 12.02.2026