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8 Oct 2026
Cattle Smuggling Allegations Without Communal Tension Not Public Order Issue: J&K&L High Court Quashes…
The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh ruled that allegations of cattle smuggling do not constitute a threat to public order if they do not incite communal tension.…
Source: Live Law
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8 Oct 2026NHAI Releases Document on ‘Wildlife Mitigation Measures & Structures’ Highlighting Strengthened Wildlife Conservation Measures Along National Highways
On 8 October 2026, India’s National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) issued a document titled “Wildlife Mitigation Measures & Structures.” The paper outlines new and reinforced measures intended to protect…
Source: PIB
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Notification · 7 Oct 2026
The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Control and Supervision of Experiment, Breeding and Trading of Laboratory Animals Rules, 2026
On October 7, 2026, India’s Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying issued updated regulations concerning laboratory animals. These new rules establish official procedures for supervising and controlling the breeding,…
Source: Gazette of India Official document (PDF)
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5 Oct 2026IIT Organises Wildlife Photography Workshop as Part of National Wildlife Week 2026
IIT held a wildlife photography workshop on October 5, 2026, as part of National Wildlife Week. The event aimed to engage participants in wildlife photography. It was conducted to promote…
Source: PIB
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2 Oct 2026DRI cracks down on illegal wildlife trafficking; elephant ivory, leopard skin, live pangolins and tiger parts seized; 11 persons arrested
On October 2, 2026, India’s Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized elephant ivory, leopard skin, live pangolins and tiger parts in a wildlife‑trafficking operation. The raid led to the arrest of…
Source: PIB
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Circular · 2 Oct 2026
Observance of World Animal Day on 4th October, 2026
The Animal Welfare Board of India released a circular on 2 October 2026 announcing that World Animal Day will be observed on 4 October 2026. The notice does not provide…
Source: Animal Welfare Board of India – Circulars
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Notification · 28 Sep 2026
Renewal of Recognition granted by the Animal Welfare Board of India – Final Opportunity
On 28 September 2026 the Animal Welfare Board of India issued a notice titled “Renewal of Recognition granted by the Animal Welfare Board of India – Final Opportunity.” The notice…
Source: Animal Welfare Board of India – Notifications
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Notification · 25 Sep 2026
Public Notice Regarding Misuse of the Name and Authority of the Animal Welfare Board of India
On 25 September 2026, the Animal Welfare Board of India issued a public notice warning that its name and authority were being misused. No further details were provided.
Source: Animal Welfare Board of India – Notifications
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23 Sep 2026DRI seizes 86 live Tokay Geckos in Assam in a crackdown on wildlife trafficking; two arrested
On September 23 2026, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence confiscated 86 live Tokay geckos in Assam during a wildlife‑trafficking crackdown. Two individuals were arrested in connection with the seizure.
Source: PIB
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Circular · 22 Sep 2026
Observance of World Rabies Day – 28 September 2026
The Animal Welfare Board of India released a circular on 22 September 2026 announcing that World Rabies Day will be observed on 28 September 2026. The notice serves as the…
Source: Animal Welfare Board of India – Circulars
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21 Sep 2026
NHAI Urges Supreme Court To Clarify Direction To Remove Stray Animals, Says Primary Responsibility With…
The National Highways Authority of India asked the Supreme Court on 21 September 2026 to clarify a directive that it should remove stray animals from highways. NHAI said the chief…
Source: Live Law
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17 Sep 2026DRI busts several wildlife trafficking networks across India operations
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) disrupted multiple wildlife‑trafficking networks operating throughout India. The raids were carried out in various locations across the country. The action was reported on 17…
Source: PIB
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16 Sep 2026
Kerala High Court Calls For Monthly Compliance Report From Local Bodies On Steps To Curb Stray Dogs Issue
On 16 September 2026, the Kerala High Court ordered local bodies in the state to submit monthly reports on the actions they are taking to address the stray‑dog issue. The…
Source: Live Law
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16 Sep 2026
Stray dogs: Kerala HC to monitor implementation of Supreme Court directions every month
The Kerala High Court announced that it will review the enforcement of Supreme Court orders concerning stray dogs each month. This monitoring directive was reported on 16 September 2026.
Source: Bar and Bench
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15 Sep 2026
Supreme Court agrees to hear plea by Wildlife CEO seeking protection in leopard poaching case
On 15 September 2026, the Supreme Court of India said it would hear a petition filed by the chief executive of Wildlife, who is asking for protective measures in a…
Source: Bar and Bench
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14 Sep 2026Request to stop illegal transportation and slaughtering of animals, and promotion of humane treatment of animals dated – 14.09.2026
On 14 September 2026, the Animal Welfare Board of India issued a circular requesting an end to the unlawful transport and slaughter of animals. The notification also urged the humane…
Source: Animal Welfare Board of India – Circulars
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14 Sep 2026
Madras HC quashes animal cruelty case against man accused of pelting stone at dog that bit him
On September 14, 2026, the Madras High Court dismissed an animal‑cruelty case against a man who had allegedly thrown a stone at a dog that bit him. The court ruled…
Source: Bar and Bench
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14 Sep 2026Read all Latest Updates on and about Tamil Nadu Forest And Wildlife Crime Control Bureau
On 14 September 2026, Live Law posted a page titled “Read all Latest Updates on and about Tamil Nadu Forest and Wildlife Crime Control Bureau.” The page compiles recent news…
Source: Live Law
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13 Sep 2026
UP Municipalities Act | Nagar Panchayat Has Authority To License Cattle Markets Even On Private Land:…
The Uttar Pradesh Municipalities Act gives Nagar Panchayats the power to issue licenses for cattle markets, even when those markets are held on private land. This authority was clarified in…
Source: Live Law
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13 Sep 2026
Legal Officer (Young Professional-II) Vacancy At Tamil Nadu Forest And Wildlife Crime Control Bureau
On 13 September 2026, the Tamil Nadu Forest and Wildlife Crime Control Bureau announced a vacancy for a Legal Officer (Young Professional‑II) position. The recruitment is for a legal officer…
Source: Live Law
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