Supreme Court of India · 2023-05-18
The Animal Welfare Board Of India vs Union Of India
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- The Animal Welfare Board Of India
- Respondent
- Union Of India
- Author
- Aniruddha Bose
- Bench
- C.T. Ravikumar, Hrishikesh Roy, Aniruddha Bose, Ajay Rastogi, K.M. Joseph
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed multiple writ petitions concerning animal welfare laws and policies. The court emphasized the importance of effective implementation of animal protection statutes and the need for a balanced approach that considers both animal welfare and human interests. It directed relevant authorities to take necessary measures to strengthen enforcement and ensure compliance with existing legal provisions. The judgment underscores the judiciary's role in safeguarding animal rights within the framework of constitutional and statutory provisions.