PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS ACT, 1960

This edition of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (Act 59 of 1960), updated with all amendments including those introduced by the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 (34 of 2019) vide SO 2889(E), dated 9-8-2019, serves as a comprehensive and reliable legal reference for students preparing for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE), as well as professionals in law, animal welfare, veterinary sciences, and enforcement agencies.

The book presents the bare text of the law—precisely as enacted—without commentary or interpretation, making it ideal for examination purposes and statutory referencing. It also incorporates a wide range of allied rules covering specific aspects of animal welfare, regulation, and prevention of cruelty, offering a consolidated legal resource for practitioners and institutions.

The content spans the full scope of the Act, including:

• General provisions for the prevention of cruelty to animals and penalties for violations

• Powers and functions of the Animal Welfare Board of India

• Licensing, regulation, and oversight of animal-related trades and activities

• Allied Rules incorporated for complete coverage:

 – Dog Breeding and Marketing Rules, 2017

 – Regulation of Livestock Markets Rules, 2017

 – Care and Maintenance of Case Property Animals Rules, 2017

 – Pet Shop Rules, 2018

 – Transport of Animals Rules, 1978 (and amendments)

 – Slaughter House Rules, 2001

 – Performing Animals Registration Rules, 2001

 – Various sector-specific prevention rules for birds, cattle, equines, and other species

This edition is particularly suitable for:

• AIBE aspirants seeking a statutorily accurate and updated resource

• Law students and academicians specialising in environmental and animal welfare laws

• Practising advocates handling animal cruelty, wildlife, and related litigation

• NGOs, animal rights activists, and welfare institutions ensuring statutory compliance

• Veterinary professionals and enforcement authorities regulating animal welfare standards

Whether used in the exam hall, the courtroom, or in the field, this updated text delivers the full legislative authority of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, as it applies in 2023.