Bharat Amratlal Kothari vs Dosukhan Samadkhan Sindhi & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision regarding the illegal custody of livestock under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, specifically citing Section 11(1)(d). The Court affirmed that the respondents were guilty of cruelty and imposed a fine, while quashing the FIR against them under various sections including Section 279 IPC and the Bombay Animal Preservation Act, 1954. The Court directed the appellant to compensate the respondents and mandated the return of surviving animals to them, ensuring no further cruelty occurs during transportation.