Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Act, 2017 (Act No. 1 of 2017). País/Territorio India Subdivisión territorial Tamil Nadu Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2017 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Título completoAn Act to amend the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 so as to preserve the cultural heritage of the State of Tamil Nadu and to ensure the survival and wellbeing of the native breeds of bulls. Materia Ganado Palabra clave Protección de los animales Derechos tradicionales/derechos consuetudinarios Área geográphica Asia, Asia y Pacifico, Océano Índico, Mares del Asia Sudoriental, Asia Meridional Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on the 21st day of January 2017. Resumen This Act amends the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 so as to preserve the cultural heritage of the State of Tamil Nadu and to ensure the survival and wellbeing of the native breeds of bulls. Amendments deal with the practice of "Jallikattu" meaning an event involving bulls conducted with a view to follow and promote tradition and culture and ensure preservation of native breeds of bulls as also their safety, security and wellbeing from the months of January to May. Texto completo Inglés Página web indiacode.nic.in Referencias - Legislación Enmienda Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (No. 59 of 1960). Legislación | India | 1960 (1982) Palabra clave: Legislación básica, Protección de los animales, Institución, Acuicultura, Matanza, Producción animal Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX