Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
Examines the effectiveness of legal frameworks, role of statutory bodies (AWBI), judicial interventions, ethical governance, public health implications (rabies control), and challenges in implementing welfare policies.
Animal welfare in India is governed by various legal frameworks, primarily the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, and specific rules like the Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2001, now superseded by the ABC Rules, 2023. These frameworks aim to prevent cruelty, regulate animal management, and promote humane treatment, especially for community animals.