Cruelty To Animals Case Study

The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act of 1960 was passed for the purposes of prevention of cruelty and unnecessary pain and suffering against animals. The practice of Jallikattu in itself prima facie violates Section 11 which is an inclusive provision, envisages acts which amount to cruel treatment of animals. Anything shall amount to cruel treatment of animals if it involves beating, kicking, over-riding, over-drives, over-loads, so as to subject it to unnecessary pain or suffering or causing, or being the owner permits, any animal to be so treated. The Act imposes a duty upon the persons having the charge of animals to take all reasonable measures to ensure the well-being and refrain fro infliction of unnecessary pain or suffering. One
Bulls, in such occasions, move their head demonstrating that they would prefer not to go to the field at the same time, as agony is being caused in the vadivasal is so exorbitant, they have no other option other than to escape to a circumstance, which is unfavorable to them. Bulls, in that circumstance, are pushed, depleted, harmed and embarrassed. Dissatisfaction of the Bulls is recognizable in their vocalization furthermore; taking a gander at the outward appearance of the bulls, etiologist or a common man can without much of a stretch sense their affliction. Bulls, generally are extremely tranquil creatures committing their life for human utilization and prerequisite, however are subjected to such an experience that not just exacts genuine enduring on them additionally drives them to act in ways, in particular, they don't carry on, drive them into the occasion which is dismal and, in that procedure, they are being tormented to the grip. Bulls can't convey the alleged execution without being depleted, harmed, tormented or embarrassed. Bulls are likewise deliberately subjected to dread damage – both rationally and physically – and put to pointless anxiety for human joy and happiness, that as well, a species completely committed its life for human advantage, out of
We believe that Bulls should not be used as performing animals, either for the Jallikattu events or Bullock-cart Races in the State of Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra or elsewhere in the country.
We, therefore, make the following humble suggestions:
1. We believe that the AWBI and Governments should take the necessary steps to prevent the infliction of unnecessary pain or suffering on the animals, since their rights have been statutorily protected under Sections 3 and 11 of PCA Act.
2. AWBI and the Government should take steps to impart education in relation to human treatment of animals with Section 9(k) incorporating the spirit of Articles 51A(g) & (h) of the Constitution.
3. The Government should see that if the provisions of the PCA Act are not complied with, prompt disciplinary action should be undertaken against the erring officials so that the purpose and object of the PCA Act is achieved.
4. We suggest that the Parliament uplift the rights of the animals to that of constitutional rights, as done by Germany , so as to safeguard their dignity and