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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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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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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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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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19 Aug 2026DRI busts a wildlife trafficking syndicate involved in illicit trade of ivory artefacts
On August 19 2026, India’s Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) arrested members of a wildlife‑trafficking network. The group was involved in the illegal trade of ivory artefacts. The bust was…
Source: PIB
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31 Jul 2026Implementation 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
On 31 July 2026, the Animal Welfare Board of India published a circular regarding the implementation of the 1978 rules governing the application of fines. The notice references Section 38(2)(k)…
Source: Animal Welfare Board of India – Circulars
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10 Jul 2026CBI-DRI Joint Action Busts Wildlife Trafficking Racket 53 Protected Animals/ Birds Rescued, 06 Accused Arrested
On July 10 2026, the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Delhi Range of the Indian Forest Department carried out a joint operation that disrupted a wildlife‑trafficking network. The raid…
Source: PIB
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19 May 2026
Euthanise aggressive, rabid stray dogs if necessary, no FIR against officials acting in good faith: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court stated that euthanizing aggressive and rabid stray dogs is permissible if necessary. Officials who act in good faith while dealing with such cases will not face legal…
Source: Bar and Bench
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25 Mar 2026
Karnataka High Court Stays FIR Against DRDO Employees For Allegedly Removing Stray Dogs From Campus
The Karnataka High Court has put a hold on a First Information Report (FIR) that was filed against employees of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for allegedly removing…
Source: Live Law
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12 Mar 2026
P&H High Court Flags Poor Nutrition Of Dogs In Chandigarh’s Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Society,…
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has raised concerns about the inadequate nutrition provided to dogs at the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Society in Chandigarh. The issue was highlighted…
Source: Live Law
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12 Feb 2026Constitution/Reconstitution of Societies for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at the district level in all the States and UTs dated 12.02.2026
On 12 February 2026 the Animal Welfare Board of India issued a circular ordering the creation or re‑creation of societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals at the district…
Source: Animal Welfare Board of India – Circulars
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8 Nov 2025DRI Nagpur Foils Illegal Wildlife Trade: Seizes Leopard Skin with Head Trophy in Bhopal; Three Persons Apprehended
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in Nagpur seized a leopard skin along with its head trophy in Bhopal. Three individuals were arrested in connection with this illegal wildlife trade…
Source: PIB
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7 Nov 2025
2025 LiveLaw (SC) 1072 | IN RE : ‘CITY HOUNDED BY STRAYS, KIDS PAY PRICE’ (November 2025 Order)
In November 2025, a legal order was issued addressing concerns in a city over issues related to stray animals. The situation has reportedly had negative impacts on children in the…
Source: Live Law
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Police complaint for animal cruelty (template)
A fill-in template for reporting animal cruelty to the police under the BNS and the PCA Act.
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