Is there any law for animals?

Is there any law for animals?

There is no law against feeding needy animals. Hitting or hurting any animal is illegal under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960. Killing or injuring any animal is a cognizable offence under Section 428 and 429 Indian Penal Code.

What are the animal laws in India?

It is illegal to maim or cause any injury to any animal. Sections 428 and 429 of the Indian Penal Code and the Cruelty to Animals Act of 1960 make it illegal to maim or cause injury to any animal. It is also illegal for vehicles to purposefully injure dogs, cats and cows on the streets.

What is Republic Act No 8485 all about?

It is the purpose of this Act to protect and promote the welfare of all animals in the Philippines by supervising and regulating the establishment and operations of all facilities utilized for breeding, maintaining, keeping, treating or training of all animals either as objects of trade or as household pets.

What is the Republic Act 9211?

Republic Act No. 9211, also known as the Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003, is an omnibus law regulating smoking in public places, tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship, and sales restrictions, among other requirements.

Can I kill a dog that is attacking me?

In general, a person can kill a dog without penalty if the dog is lethally attacking that person or another person, and there is no reasonable alternative to killing the dog.

What is the punishment for dog killing in India?

Killing, poisoning, maiming or torturing an animal is a cognizable offence under Section 428 and Section 429 of the Indian Penal Code. The punishment for such an act is rigorous imprison for which may extend for up to 2 years or a fine or both.

What is Republic No 10354?

10354, otherwise known as “The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012” or the RPRH Act. The State shall protect and promote the right to health of women especially mothers in particular and of the people in general and instill health consciousness among them.

What is Republic No 11058?

Republic Act No. 11058, An Act Strengthening Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Standards and Providing Penalties for Violations thereof.

What is Republic No 9344?

9344. AN ACT ESTABLISHING A COMPREHENSIVE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND WELFARE SYSTEM, CREATING THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND WELFARE COUNCIL UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.