Protecting Animal Rights: A Constitutional Perspective In India
- IJLLR Journal
- Jan 27
- 2 min read
Prerna Chauhan, PhD, J.G. University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
ABSTRACT
In the whole world India is the 7th largest country and has biodiverse religions. Our country is facing many challenges regarding animal cruelty even after having many legal provisions for protection of animals. Abuse and neglect of animals is increasing daily and for that it is necessary to take strict action. In constitution the right for the animals has also given and the duties have been given to citizens to protect the animals. Many other legislations have been made for the animal welfare such as The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 and some state made laws like Cow Slaughter Prohibition. Additionally, the punishment of cruelty towards animals has also been given under Indian Penal Code under section 428 and 429. The main question is that do animals have right? This is for the protection of animals, and no one can harm the animal otherwise the person will be punished. Animals have the right to move freely as they also feel pain, injury, fear, distress etc. An animal is any living creature other than human beings. The sacrifice of animals is a brutal scene and for the perfect world there should be laws to protect animals from cruelty. The new rules were also made that dog breeder aquarium and fish pet owners are all required to register with the state animal welfare board of each state. It is said that killing of animal is an unnecessarily cruel manner is a punishable offence. In this research paper i will discussed the animal laws with respect to the constitution where it includes fundamental rights, fundamental duties, directive principle of state policy and various other provisions as described in the constitution of Indian.
Keywords: Animals, Constitution of India, Protection, Rights.
