Animal Protection Laws

Constitution of India- Relevant Provision

Constitution of India- Relevant Provisions

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960 and Rules

1. The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960

2. The Prevention of Cruelty to Draught and Pack Animals Rules, 1965

3. The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Licensing of Farriers) Rules, 1965

4. The Prevention of Cruelty (Capture of Animals) Rules, 1972

5. The Performing Animals Rules, 1973

6. The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Applications of Fines) Rules, 1975

7. The Transport of Animals Rules, 1978

8. The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Registration of Cattle Premises) Rules, 1978

9. The Performing Animals (Registration) Rules, 2001

10. The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals(Transport of Animals on Foot) Rules, 2001

11. The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Slaughter House) Rules, 2001

12. The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Establishment and Regulation of Societies for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) Rules, 2001

13. The Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2001

14. The Prevention and Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animals Act, 2009

15. The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Regulation of Livestock Markets) Rules, 2017

16. The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Care and Maintenance of Case Property Animals) Rules, 2017

17. The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Dog Breeding and Marketing) Rules, 2017

18. The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Pet Shop) Rules, 2018

19. Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023

The Wildlife (Protection) Act - 1972

The Wildlife (Protection) Act – 1972

Environment Protection Laws

1. Environment Protection Act 1986

2. The Air (Prevention And Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

3. The Water (Prevention And Control of Pollution) Act, 1974

Food Safety and Standard Act and Regulations

1. Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006

2. Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations 2011

Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989- Relevant Provisions

Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989- Relevant Provision

Indian Penal Code- Relevant Provisions

Indian Penal Code- Relevant Provisions

State Acts

1. State and UT Municipal Corporation Acts – Relevant Provisions

2. State and UT Prohibition of Cow Slaughter Acts

3. State and UT Police Acts – Relevant Provisions