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Dear client,
Animal amusement and illegal exhibition are primarily governed by Sections 11(1)(m), 11(1)(n), 22, and 26 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, read with the Performing Animals Rules, 2001, which prohibit baiting, fighting, and unauthorized performances. For wild animals, Section 9 of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 prohibits hunting of scheduled species, while other provisions (such as Sections 38J, 38, 38A, 40 and the penalty sections) regulate teasing, zoos, and commercial exhibition. Harm caused to animals during shows falls under Section 325 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, alongside Section 291 for public nuisance.
Lastly, to take legal action, submit a written complaint or FIR at your local police station citing these provisions. If protected wild animals are exploited, report the matter to the local District Forest Officer for rescue and seizure. You can also submit photographic or video evidence to the Animal Welfare Board of India or your State Animal Welfare Board to block performance permissions and penalize the planners. I hope this answer helps, if you have any other query kindly do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you.
Dear Client,
Cruelty to animals used for amusement or entertainment is primarily governed by the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. Section 11 deals with causing unnecessary pain or suffering, overdriving, or improper confinement of an animal. The other offence dealt with under this section includes animal fighting or animal baiting. Sections 21, 22 and 23 provide for the registration of performing animals and prohibit exhibition and training without registration. Section 24 grants powers to the magistrate to prevent any display and training causing unnecessary pain to the animal, whereas Section 25 and 26 refer to the inspection and offences pertaining to performing animals. In case of killing or mutilation of the animal, then Sections 325 and 326 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 are also applicable. Sections 29 and 32 to 34 concerning destruction of suffering animals and search, seizure, or detention can also be resorted to in some cases. A complaint can be filed at the local police station and the Animal Welfare Board of India or the State Animal Welfare Board.
I hope this answer helps. If you have any further query kindly do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you.
Dear Client,
I understand your concern. Based on your legal query, under Section 11 (a)(m)(n), Section 22,Section 26 of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act, 1960, you can file a complaint about animal cruelty amusement for restricting exhibition of animals for entertainment and animal fights.
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Dear Sir/Madam,
In India, cruelty to animals used for amusement or entertainment is primarily governed by the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. Section 11 prohibits causing unnecessary pain, suffering, torture, improper confinement, animal fighting or baiting; Sections 21 and 22 regulate performing animals and their exhibition or training; Section 24 empowers the Magistrate to prohibit performances involving unnecessary pain or suffering; and Sections 25 and 26 deal with inspection and offences concerning performing animals. Depending on the facts, Sections 29, 32, 33 and 34 concerning custody, search, seizure and examination of animals may also apply. A complaint can be lodged with the local police and/or the Animal Welfare Board/competent animal-welfare authorities, supported by photographs, videos, witness details and particulars of the cruelty.