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8 Apr 2026Request for prevention of illegal transportation and slaughter of animals and promotion of humane treatment of animals dated – 08.04.2026
On April 8, 2026, the Animal Welfare Board of India issued a circular addressing the unlawful transit and slaughter of animals. The document requested measures to stop these illicit activities…
Source: Animal Welfare Board of India – Circulars
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17 Mar 2026Request to prevent illegal transportation and illegal slaughtering of animals dated 17.03.2026
On 17 March 2026, the Animal Welfare Board of India issued a circular urging action against the unlawful transport and unauthorized killing of animals. Beyond the request to halt these…
Source: Animal Welfare Board of India – Circulars
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17 Mar 2026Kambala Race events during the year 2026 in the State of Karnataka dated 17.03.2026
The Animal Welfare Board of India issued a circular on March 17, 2026, regarding Kambala race events scheduled to take place in Karnataka during that year. The publication provides no…
Source: Animal Welfare Board of India – Circulars
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2 Mar 2026Advisory on Humane and Compassionate Celebration of Holi
On March 2, 2026, the Animal Welfare Board of India released an advisory concerning the humane and compassionate celebration of the festival of Holi. The official notice did not include…
Source: Animal Welfare Board of India – Circulars
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1 Mar 2026Delegation of Powers for Issuance of Colony Animal Caretaker (CACT) Authorization by concerned States / UTs dated 01.03.2026
On 1 March 2026, the Animal Welfare Board of India issued a circular delegating authority to the relevant states and union territories to grant Colony Animal Caretaker (CACT) authorizations. The…
Source: Animal Welfare Board of India – Circulars
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26 Feb 2026
Allahabad High Court upholds 10-month NSA detention of 3 men for cattle slaughter during Navratri
The Allahabad High Court has upheld the 10-month detention of three individuals under the National Security Act. This decision is related to their involvement in cattle slaughter during the Navratri…
Source: Bar and Bench
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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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11 Jan 2026Message to Celebrate Animal Welfare Fortnight 2026 And Jiv Jantu Kalyan Diwas on The Occasion of Vasant Panchami – dated 11.01.2026
On 11 January 2026, the Animal Welfare Board of India issued a circular announcing a message to mark Animal Welfare Fortnight 2026 and Jiv Jantu Kalyan Diwas, timed with Vasant…
Source: Animal Welfare Board of India – Circulars
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11 Jan 2026Request to issue the necessary amendment in the notification issued under the Environmental Protection Act, 1986, for the prohibition of all harmful sharp threads or Manjha used for kite flying activities – dated 11.01.2026
On 11 January 2026, the Animal Welfare Board of India asked for an amendment to a notification made under the Environmental Protection Act 1986. The proposed change would extend the…
Source: Animal Welfare Board of India – Circulars
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11 Jan 2026Jallikattu events for the year 2026 in the State of Tamil Nadu – dated 11.01.2026
The Animal Welfare Board of India released a circular on 11 January 2026 concerning Jallikattu events planned for the year 2026 in Tamil Nadu. The circular is titled “Jallikattu events…
Source: Animal Welfare Board of India – Circulars
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7 Jan 2026
People dying due to stray dog attacks, authorities have failed to implement rules: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court highlighted that people are dying from attacks by stray dogs and criticized authorities for not enforcing regulations. The court’s remarks were made on January 7, 2026.
Source: Bar and Bench
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24 Dec 2025
S. 11 Cattle Preservation Act | Circle Officer May Be Authorized To Enter, Inspect Premises But Has No…
A Circle Officer may be allowed to enter and inspect premises under the S. 11 Cattle Preservation Act. However, the officer does not possess the authority to take further action…
Source: Live Law
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Judgment · 10 Dec 2025
VINEETA SRINANDAN versus HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY ON ITS OWN MOTION (2025INSC1408)
The Supreme Court of India is reviewing a case involving Vineeta Srinandan and the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, focusing on the validity of the High Court’s judgment regarding…
Source: Supreme Court of India · Indian Supreme Court Judgments dataset (CC BY 4.0) Official document (PDF)
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17 Nov 2025Disclaimer for Payment of Application Fess to AWBI
On 17 November 2025, the Animal Welfare Board of India released a disclaimer concerning the payment of application fees to the Board. No additional information was provided.
Source: Animal Welfare Board of India – Notifications
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Rule · 2023Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023
Rules for sterilising and vaccinating community dogs and returning them to the same area, made under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
Source: Animal Welfare Board of India Official document (PDF)
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Rule · 2018The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Pet Shop) Rules, 2018
Registration and minimum standards for shops that sell pets.
Source: Animal Welfare Board of India Official document (PDF)
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Rule · 2017The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Dog Breeding and Marketing) Rules, 2017
Registration and standards for dog breeders and the sale of dogs.
Source: Animal Welfare Board of India Official document (PDF)
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Rule · 2001Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Transport of Animals on Foot) Rules, 2001
Conditions for moving animals on foot.
Source: Animal Welfare Board of India Official document (PDF)
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Rule · 2001Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Slaughter House) Rules, 2001
Standards for slaughterhouses.
Source: Animal Welfare Board of India Official document (PDF)
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Rule · 2001Performing Animals (Registration) Rules, 2001
Registration of animals used in performances, including films.
Source: Animal Welfare Board of India Official document (PDF)
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