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The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960
Commercial Law Publishers
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The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (Act 59 of 1960) as a Bare Act with short comments, updated up to 2026 and including the amendments made by the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 (34 of 2019, effective 31-10-2019). It is accompanied by a wide set of allied rules made under the Act.
At a glance
| Act | The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (Act 59 of 1960) |
| Amended by | Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 (34 of 2019), effective 31-10-2019 |
| Updated up to | 2026 |
| Format | Bare Act with short comments |
| Publisher | Commercial Law Publishers |
What's inside
- The Dog Breeding and Marketing Rules, 2017, the Pet Shop Rules, 2018, and the Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2001
- The Regulation of Livestock Markets Rules, 2017, and the Slaughter House Rules, 2001
- The Care and Maintenance of Case Property Animals Rules, 2017, and the Capture of Animals Rules, 1979
- The Transport of Animals Rules, 1978, and the Transport of Animals on Foot Rules, 2001
- The Performing Animals Rules, 1973, and the Performing Animals (Registration) Rules, 2001
- The Licensing of Farriers Rules, 1965, Application of Fines Rules, 1978, Registration of Cattle Premises Rules, 1978, and the rules on establishing SPCAs, 2001
Who should buy this
- Legal practitioners handling animal welfare matters
- Animal welfare organizations and enforcement authorities
- Researchers and students who need the Act with all its rules in one volume
Publisher's description
This edition of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (Act 59 of 1960), updated up to 2026, includes all amendments introduced by The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 (34 of 2019, dated 9-8-2019, w.e.f. 31-10-2019 vide SO 2889(E), dated 9-8-2019). It is accompanied by an extensive set of allied rules, including The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Dog Breeding and Marketing) Rules, 2017, The Regulation of Livestock Markets Rules, 2017, The Care and Maintenance of Case Property Animals Rules, 2017, The Pet Shop Rules, 2018, The Licensing of Farriers Rules, 1965, The Performing Animals Rules, 1973, The Transport of Animals Rules, 1978, The Application of Fines Rules, 1978, The Registration of Cattle Premises Rules, 1978, The Capture of Animals Rules, 1979, The Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2001, The Performing Animals (Registration) Rules, 2001, The Establishment and Regulation of Societies for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Rules, 2001, The Slaughter House Rules, 2001, and The Transport of Animals on Foot Rules, 2001. Presented as a Bare Act with short comments, this volume offers a complete and authoritative legal reference for understanding the framework governing animal welfare and protection in India. It is an essential resource for legal practitioners, animal welfare organizations, researchers, and enforcement authorities, ensuring compliance with the most current statutory provisions as applicable in 2026.
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