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Court orders, notifications and rules that affect animals, explained in plain words.
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9 Sep 2026
Cattle Markets Must Comply With Animal Welfare Rules: Kerala High Court Directs All District Collectors…
On September 9 2026, the Kerala High Court ordered all district collectors in the state to make sure that cattle markets comply with existing animal‑welfare regulations. The directive applies to…
Source: Live Law
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8 Sep 2026
High Court Seeks Delhi Govt Response On Implementing Action Plan To Eliminate Rabies In Stray Dogs
The Delhi High Court has asked the Delhi government to provide a response regarding the execution of its action plan aimed at eradicating rabies among stray dogs. This request was…
Source: Live Law
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8 Sep 2026AI Keeps an Eye on the ‘Cattle of the Hills’ — and It Could Change How Farmers Watch Their Herds
On 8 September 2026, India’s Press Information Bureau announced that an artificial‑intelligence system has been introduced to monitor cattle grazing in hilly regions. The technology uses sensors and imaging to…
Source: PIB
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8 Sep 2026AI Keeps an Eye on the ‘Cattle of the Hills’ — and It Could Change How Farmers Watch Their Herds
On 8 September 2026, a report described the use of artificial‑intelligence systems to monitor cattle that graze in hilly areas. The technology is presented as a method that could change…
Source: PIB
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8 Sep 2026AI Keeps an Eye on the ‘Cattle of the Hills’ — and It Could Change How Farmers Watch Their Herds
Artificial intelligence is being utilized to monitor the “Cattle of the Hills,” which refers to specific livestock in hilly regions. This technology is aimed at improving how farmers observe and…
Source: PIB
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29 Aug 2026
2026 LiveLaw (SC) 867 | WILDLIFE RESCUE AND REHABILITATION CENTRE AND ORS. v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.
On 29 August 2026, the Supreme Court of India recorded case number 2026 LiveLaw (SC) 867. The petition was filed by the Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre and other petitioners…
Source: Live Law
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24 Aug 2026
‘Public Utility’ No Licence To Override Forest, Wildlife Laws: Rajasthan High Court Quashes NHAI…
On 24 August 2026, the Rajasthan High Court set aside a National Highways Authority of India approval for a highway project, stating that labeling the project a “public utility” does…
Source: Live Law
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20 Aug 2026
Karnataka High Court Closes DRDO Officers’ Quash Plea In Case Over Disappearance Of 21 Stray Dogs;…
On August 20, 2026, the Karnataka High Court dismissed a petition by Defence Research and Development Organisation officers that sought to quash a case concerning the disappearance of 21 stray…
Source: Live Law
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20 Aug 2026DRI busts a wildlife trafficking syndicate involved in illicit trade of ivory artefacts
On August 20, 2026, India’s Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) dismantled a syndicate that was illegally transporting ivory artifacts. The bust targeted a wildlife‑trafficking network involved in the illicit ivory…
Source: PIB
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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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17 Aug 2026
Legal Advisor Vacancy At Animal Welfare Board Of India
The Animal Welfare Board of India announced a legal advisor vacancy on 17 August 2026. The opening is for a position as a legal advisor with the board.
Source: Live Law
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14 Aug 2026
Growing Stray Dog Population Root Of Problem, Aggressively Implement Sterilisation Programme: Bombay High …
The Bombay High Court stated that the increasing number of stray dogs is a primary cause of related issues and directed authorities to carry out an intensive sterilisation program. The…
Source: Live Law
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11 Aug 2026Advisory on Rescue and Rehabilitation of Animals Affected by Severe Floods in Assam and Gujarat dated – 11.08.2026
On 11 August 2026, the Animal Welfare Board of India released an advisory addressing the rescue and rehabilitation of animals impacted by major flooding across Assam and Gujarat. No additional…
Source: Animal Welfare Board of India – Circulars
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11 Aug 2026Request to stop illegal transportation and slaughtering of animals, and promotion of humane treatment of animals – dated 11.08.2026
On August 11, 2026, the Animal Welfare Board of India issued a circular regarding the unlawful transport and slaughter of animals. The notice called for an end to these illegal…
Source: Animal Welfare Board of India – Circulars
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11 Aug 2026
Karnataka HC allows police to file chargesheet on disappearance of 21 stray dogs from DRDO township
On August 11, 2026, the Karnataka High Court ruled that police can submit a chargesheet about the disappearance of 21 stray dogs from a Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)…
Source: Bar and Bench
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4 Aug 2026
Gujarat High Court Suggests Area-Wise Sterilisation, Vaccination & Geo-Tagging Of Stray Dogs
On August 4, 2026, the Gujarat High Court recommended that stray dogs be sterilised, vaccinated and fitted with geo‑tags on an area‑wise basis. The suggestion is intended to manage and…
Source: Live Law
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3 Aug 2026
Stray Dogs Issue: Delhi High Court Directs Launch Of Pilot Sterilisation Camp, Says Dogs Won’t Be Sent To …
On August 3 2026, the Delhi High Court ordered the establishment of a pilot camp to sterilise stray dogs in the city. The court also specified that the dogs involved…
Source: Live Law
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1 Aug 2026
People Abandon Cattle On Roads, But Feel Offended If They Are Used For Food : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that some people leave cattle on highways but object when those animals are used for meat. This comment was reported on 1 August 2026.
Source: Live Law
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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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31 Jul 2026
Supreme Court Flags Stray Cattle Menace On Roads, Says States Must Compensate Victims
On July 31 2026, the Supreme Court of India highlighted the problem of stray cattle obstructing roads. It directed every state government to pay compensation to individuals who are injured…
Source: Live Law
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