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Stringent rules for pet shops, but yet to be enforced in Delhi

September 17, 2023

New, stringent rules for pet shops in Delhi, drafted in line with the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, are awaiting enforcement despite being formulated over two years ago. These regulations mandate minimum cage sizes, veterinary care, and other welfare measures to prevent abuse and overcrowding. Activists and concerned citizens are urging the authorities to expedite the enforcement of these rules to ensure better treatment and conditions for animals sold in pet shops across the city. The delay means that many pet shops continue to operate without adequate oversight, leading to concerns about animal welfare.

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Animal rights activists condemn illegitimate removal of sterilized dogs before G20 Summits in India

September 2, 2023

Animal rights activists in Pune are criticizing the alleged illegal removal of sterilized community dogs ahead of the G20 Summits in India. They claim that sterilized and vaccinated dogs were removed without following due procedure, which is prohibited under the Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2023. Activists emphasize that street dogs should be relocated only temporarily and returned to the location they were picked up from after events are concluded. This action has raised concerns about the welfare of the animals and adherence to animal control regulations.

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High Court grants 4 week’s time to Delhi Govt to file reply in plea highlighting ‘Abysmal State’ of govt veterinary hospitals

May 2, 2023

The Delhi High Court has granted the Delhi Government four weeks to file a reply in a plea highlighting the "abysmal state" of government veterinary hospitals. The petitioners are seeking direction to the government to address the critical lack of infrastructure at these facilities. This issue was noted as important by the court, which issued notice to the Delhi government in November 2022. The case is titled: Asher Jesudoss & Ors. Vs. Government of NCT of Delhi.

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Activists call for end to use of battery cages to house egg-laying hens, point out it amounts to cruelty

April 11, 2022

Activists are calling for an end to the use of battery cages for egg-laying hens, pointing out that this confinement amounts to cruelty. Hens in battery cages are often unable to perform natural behaviors such as nesting, preening, and spreading their wings due to the extremely small space they are allotted. The conditions lead to high levels of stress and frustration for the birds.

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Bengaluru dairy units in abysmal state

December 10, 2021

A study conducted by the Ahimsa Fellowship researchers on seven dairy units in Bengaluru. The study found serious violations in animal welfare, hygiene, and legal compliance across all visited dairies. Key issues included overcrowding of animals tied with short ropes restricting natural movement, cows suffering from painful conditions like mastitis due to excessive milking, and poor sanitation such as milking in polluted buckets and presence of dung and urine near milking areas.

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