MANAGER,PANJRAPOLE DEUDAR vs CHAKRAM M NAT

The Supreme Court examined the interpretation of Section 35 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, regarding the interim custody of seized animals. The Court held that the High Court's decision to restore custody of the animals to their owners, rather than to the Pinjrapole, was not in violation of Section 35, as the welfare of the animals and the interests of the owners were duly considered. The appeals by the Pinjrapole were dismissed, affirming the High Court's ruling.