Animal Rights

 I never thought in my wildest imagination that i may have to write a post about rights of Animals. My concern is only that the residents should not break laws and face punishment. They should be aware of their legal rights and how to enforce them in a legal manner only. I am enumerating some rights of animal’s with relevant act and rules for information to all. India has some of the finest provisions to safeguard animals.
1. It is the fundamental duty of all citizens to have compassion for all living creatures. Article 51(A) .
2. To main, injure or kill an animal including stray animal is a punishable offence under IPC section 428 & 429.
3. It is illegal to capture or relocate stray animals that have been operated for birth control. ABC rules 2001.
4. It is illegal to relocate any dog that has been sprayed. No dog can be sterilized unless he is at least four months old. ABC (Animal Birth Control) rules 2001.
4. The local authority can capture dog and sterilize them but will have to release them from where they were captured. ABC rules 2001.
5. Capturing, trapping, poisoning or baiting of any animal is punishable by law. Section 9 of wildlife protection act 1972.
6. Neglecting any animal by denying him sufficient food, water, shelter and exercise or by keeping him chained/confined for long duration is punishable under section 11 of PCA Act 1960.
7. Conveying or carrying of animals in or upon any vehicle in any manner or position which causes discomfort , pain or suffering is punishable under section 11 of PCA act 1960 and motor vehicle act..
8. Abandoning any animal for any reason is punishable under section 11 of PCA Act.
9. Feeding of dogs is permitted in a secluded and marked place away from residential areas by dog feeders that have valid I card from the Animal Welfare Board. Rules and guidelines of Animal Welfare Board & high court judgement.
10. Animal Welfare Board has issued rules and guidelines to the police to enforce these rules.
11. Dogs do not like smell of vinegar therefore to keep them away from your area one can spray vinegar on grass and ground.