Laws and Rules
Explore Indian animal welfare laws and rules covering cruelty, transport, slaughter, pets, breeding, community animals, performing animals and other areas of animal protection.
123 stories
In this category: 84 news stories, 31 court orders and official documents and 8 guides.
Resources
News
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Ahmedabad MirrorRules on Paper, Gaps on the Ground? Sentient Findings Put Dairy and Poultry Oversight Under Scrutiny
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The New Indian ExpressThree dogs per household: Kerala to tighten pet ownership rules
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The Times of IndiaDJ menace torments pets, makes them flee or behave erratically
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illustrated Daily NewsIndia Proposes Rules to Streamline Animal Research Approvals
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WIONJallikattu explained: history, Supreme Court ban and how the bull-taming sport is played in 2026
Library
- Request to stop illegal transportation and slaughtering of animals, and promotion of humane treatment of animals dated – 14.09.2026
- Advisory on Rescue and Rehabilitation of Animals Affected by Severe Floods in Assam and Gujarat dated – 11.08.2026
- Request to stop illegal transportation and slaughtering of animals, and promotion of humane treatment of animals – dated 11.08.2026
- 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
- Strict compliance with the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Suo Motu Writ Petition (Civil) No. 5 of 2025, In Re: City Hounded by Strays, Kids Pay Price, the Standard Operating Procedures issued by the Animal Welfare Board of India dated 27.11.2025 and the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023.