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Prevention of Cruelty (Capture of Animals) Rules, 1972.

Country/Territory
India
Document type
Regulation
Date
1979
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Gazette of India 1979, Part 11, Section 3 (ii), page 835.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Hunting gear/hunting methods Animal health Animal welfare Birds Size
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

The Rules provide for the hunting of birds and other animals by net, sack or loop depending on its size in order to prevent any cruel injury to the animal itself.

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Implements

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (No. 59 of 1960).

Legislation | India | 1960 (1982)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal welfare, Institution, Aquaculture, Slaughtering, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX